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The Ship is Hitting the Fan
Trump's tariffs are deliberately re-creating pandemic-era shortages. Get used to seeing OUT OF STOCK on many of the items you're looking to purchase…
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Reminder: Debate Night
I’m in Tempe, Arizona for a debate with former Trump administration advisor Stephen Moore.
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Talking Tariffs, Turmoil, and Tax Cuts
On Wednesday night, I joined Chris Hayes for a conversation about—what else?—tariffs and their impact on financial markets and the broader economy.
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My Upcoming Debate with Stephen Moore
Should the federal government make reducing the national debt a fiscal priority?
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Stephanie Kelton
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Indecent Proposal
Have you no sense of decency, sir?
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Stephanie Kelton
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Elon Musk Discovers the "Magic" of Modern Money
Yesterday, U.S.
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Three Emoji Theory of Trump's Tariff Policy
With DOGE taking aim at Social Security, growing concern over the disbanding of committees that produce government data, and policy uncertainty…
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