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Economy
Markets, trade, employment, prices and economic policy.
Credibility summary
Of the 186 claims in Economy with evidence either way, 91% held up.
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The current aid distribution system in Gaza is a death trap for starving Palestinians
Food is a luxury of the privileged
The GHF warned those seeking aid not to travel to its sites overnight or in early morning hours
The GHF denied any incidents at or near its distribution sites on Saturday
Policy failure exacerbates wildfire risks creates financial instability
Price controls in California drive insurers out leaving homeowners uninsured FAIR plan overwhelmed
NAIC offers tips to lower premiums
Home and auto insurance premiums are rising due to increased claims costs extreme weather higher repair costs economic factors
NPR examines increasing influence of wealthy individuals on US government after President Trump's inauguration
Pharmaceuticals led US lobbying spending in 2024 at $293.7 million electronics and insurance followed.
Insurance electronics and energy sectors are top lobbying spenders
Pharmaceuticals led US lobbying spending 1998-mid 2025 exceeding $6.3 billion
Bloomberg Government ranks top 10 US lobbying firms based on 2024 revenue
Subsidized firms provide more disclosures than unsubsidized firms in transparent states facing public scrutiny.
Practices harm taxpayers economy reform advocated
Data includes tax credits abatements grants sourced from Good Jobs First
Analysis ranks US companies receiving government subsidies since 2000 Boeing leads at nearly $16 billion
Subsidies harm free markets alternatives include tax cuts
US business subsidies cost nearly $100 billion annually
Study details 12 reasons to eliminate subsidies
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Some price increases stemmed from tariffs other factors like housing and food costs played a larger role
June inflation highest since February Trump's tariffs increased prices
Prices are rising because of tariffs
Risk is that investors begin to doubt United States will pay back its debts and start demanding higher interest rates
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Country is still on track to borrow an alarming amount of money in coming years
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