Today on TAP: Beyond the bluster, what are his real options for immigration policy?
Economic Policy
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Insider Memo Envisions a New DLC
A former venture capitalist and fundraiser has a bold idea: market-friendly moderation.
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What Is the Democratic Party?
The inability to answer that question informs the election result.
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Elon Musk and Friends Propose Defunding the Fraud Police
Some tech billionaires hate the CFPB, which protects Americans from scams and abuse. Why?
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Trump’s Economy: Brute Force and Favor-Trading
The tariff threats against major trading partners preview geopolitical strategies that Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent has articulated, with a dash of corruption thrown in.
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The Crypto Plot Against America’s Gold Reserves
National Treasure: Bitcoin Edition
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The Abundance Agenda: Neoliberalism’s Rebrand
The new centrist push to regain control of the Democratic Party, with corporate money
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Did Democrats Run Too Far to the Left?
Today on TAP: Why do commentators have such a hard time distinguishing populist economic left from woke cultural left?
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Frontline Democrats Won With Progressive Populist Messages
Longtime Democratic moderates who attacked big business and monopolies outpaced Harris in swing districts.
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Harris Disappointed Gen Z
Trump made gains among young voters in 2024, leaving Democrats wondering why.