Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Government Efficiency and DOGE Government “Efficiency”
Uncover the careless tactics of Elon Musk and the DOGE team regarding Social Security and their misunderstanding of the program.
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Article • Data Bytes
Slashing the Federal Workforce is Not About ‘Efficiency’
The attack on the federal workforce is not about “efficiency.” It is a deliberate plan to deprive traditionally underserved communities of a route to economic security.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Musk’s Ponzi Nonsense Could Do Real Damage to Social Security
Elon Musk’s wildly inaccurate claims about Social Security could have lasting consequences.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Instead of Medicaid Cuts, Congress Could Stop Medicare Advantage Ripoff
If Trump and Musk really want to cut wasteful spending, they should look into the Medicare Advantage scam that costs the public billions of dollars every year.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Crypto: The Rich and the Criminal Get Richer
While the Trump administration boosts (and profits from) the crypto industry, it’s clear that the whole crypto game is tilted toward funneling money up toward the richer players.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Trump Dream of Balanced Trade
Find out why the Trump dream of balanced trade is a myth.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
As Wildfires Rage On, Federal Investment in Fire Protection Declines
The DOGE ‘chainsaw’ is cutting jobs at the very agencies we need to prevent wildfires and manage our forests.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Trump-Musk Recession: Because They Can
The impact of Trump’s threats should not be underestimated. Learn how they might influence the likelihood of a recession.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The Musk-Trump Big Lie on Social Security
Discover why the lies about social security raise important questions about government systems and personal finance.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Elon’s Chainsaw Automatically Shuts Off When It Gets Near the Pocketbooks of the Rich
The most obvious case of government waste that somehow escapes Elon’s chainsaw is his friend Donald Trump’s golfing trips.
