Andy Hirschfeld
@andyreports.bsky.social
Reporter / bylines: Daily Beast, Slate, Al Jazeera, CNBC etc / on-air: NPR, Marketplace etc / ex: CNN, CBS / andy@andyreports.com / views expressed are my own
At the same time, private sector investment in the United States fell by more than 15 percent.
Here's the story:
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
Here's the story:
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
US GDP grows, masking broader economic downturn
Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.
www.aljazeera.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
At the same time, private sector investment in the United States fell by more than 15 percent.
Here's the story:
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
Here's the story:
www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
That's because of a bounce back in consumer spending because Trump keeps pushing back tariffs so consumers are spending before they go into place. That's savvy shoppers getting ahead of erratic behavior.
July 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
That's because of a bounce back in consumer spending because Trump keeps pushing back tariffs so consumers are spending before they go into place. That's savvy shoppers getting ahead of erratic behavior.
neat, so like what are you going to do about it?
July 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
neat, so like what are you going to do about it?
I did a line-by-line breakdown of one recent release and fact-checked each of the claims made on the tax bill
Here’s the full explainer for Al Jazeera.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
Here’s the full explainer for Al Jazeera.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
White House makes misleading claims about Democratic opposition to tax bill
In a release, the White House said that Democrats opposed key measures party members actually championed.
www.aljazeera.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I did a line-by-line breakdown of one recent release and fact-checked each of the claims made on the tax bill
Here’s the full explainer for Al Jazeera.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
Here’s the full explainer for Al Jazeera.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
If you hold public office, your duty is to the country and to all constituents, not just the ones who support your party. If that basic expectation is too difficult to meet, then step aside. Public service is not a right; it's a responsibility. And if you’re not up to it, resign.
May 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
If you hold public office, your duty is to the country and to all constituents, not just the ones who support your party. If that basic expectation is too difficult to meet, then step aside. Public service is not a right; it's a responsibility. And if you’re not up to it, resign.