If floundering leaders and ineffectual democracies are the new norm, we’re in a very dangerous time.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Assessing the Biden Legacy
On our live show, David talks to former National Economic Council official Bharat Ramamurti about the accomplishments of the last four years.
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Modest FTC Junk Fee Rule Built on Bipartisan Support
Democratic regulators wanted to make sure the rule will survive. Republican support on the commission and popular bills in Congress could get them there.
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Congressional Drug-Pricing Reforms Upend Trump’s Strategy
He has typically allied with Big Pharma, pointing fingers at pharmacy benefit managers. But a bipartisan agreement could do away with that gambit.
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What We Have Here Is a Rudderless Ship
Thoughts on the Democratic post-election drift
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Democrats Allow More IRS Funding to Fade Away
Concessions from the 2023 debt ceiling fight continue to haunt Democrats, and tax cheats could enjoy hundreds of billions in savings.
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Bidenomics in the Rearview Mirror
Today on TAP: Despite its history-making tilt toward workers and consumers, the electorate didn’t reward it.
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Biden’s Economic Triumph and Political Tragedy
Today on TAP: Why did he not get more credit?
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The Immigration Reversal
On our live show, David and Paul Starr discuss the triumph and tragedy of immigration.
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Biden’s White House Undercuts Biden’s Trade Policy
Today on TAP: A sweetheart appointment to a key trade position goes to a White House spouse, paired with a hardcore Republican free-trader.