Today on TAP: A bill in the House attacking junk fees gets broad bipartisan support.
Joe Biden
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Eric Adams and Crime
The only thing New York’s mayor likes more than exaggerated fears of crime is sketchy campaign cash.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Administration Playing From Behind on Domestic Solar Production
There are seven different trade actions to limit Chinese dominance of solar components. But only now is trade policy being aligned with industrial policy.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Loaded Up With Junk
Extra profits are the only explanation for many fees businesses charge.
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Time for the Fed to Meet the FTC
Today on TAP: The real source of too many price hikes is concentrated market power, not macroeconomic overheating.
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Corporate Crime Scene
An epidemic of crime and mismanagement has ruined things from drinking water to airplanes.
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Biden Puts a Cap on the Number of Border Crossings
Today on TAP: Which he hopes will increase the number of voters who will settle for him rather than reinstall Trump.
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Biden to Bibi: Kick Me Again
Today on TAP: Bibi to Biden: Happy to oblige, please send more bombs.
Posted inPolitics
The Congressional Progressive Caucus Agenda for 2025
Democrats got a lot done in President Biden’s first term. But more is needed.
Posted inAmerica and the World
The Wars Grow Longer
Despite Biden’s wishes, Israel says it’s in it at least until year’s end, while Ukraine now faces an unwinnable war of attrition.
