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Andy Hirschfeld

@andyreports.bsky.social
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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

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 30/07/2025
With your Medicaid and SNAP money they stole to fund ICE.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
The White House keeps hiding under a nice headline but deeper numbers tell a different story. The GDP report out this morning showed an increase of 3% which is better than expected.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 23/07/2025
A Texas emergency management official said forecasts didn’t reveal the magnitude of the coming floods that killed more 130 people.
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Texas Official Blames Forecasts for Delayed Floods Response
Models predicted a few inches of rain instead of the torrential onslaught that devastated Central Texas earlier this month, he said.
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Literally the tech industry is fine with this nutter as long as they get what they want.
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Melissa Stewart @lissajostewart.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
However bad your day is, the clerk who drafted this opinion is having a worse day.
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Lauren Goode @laurengoode.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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Patrick LaForge @palafo.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
“perhaps the most intraparty discontent Mr. Trump has experienced as president” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/u...
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Republicans Are Breaking With Trump Over Epstein Files, Polls Show
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The White House has unveiled its AI action plan. Among them are challenges to free speech, plans to fast-track construction of AI data centers by weakening environmental safeguards. There are just a few of the 90 proposals included. Full story for Al Jazeera: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Trump administration unveils wide ranging AI action plan
The plan is said to put pressure on China and build new data centers in the US.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I took a deep dive into Zohran Mamdani’s econ policies that are going to help or hurt NYC. The investor class was up in arms on his win and voiced concerns that his policies would hurt business. But our analysis shows that is nothing more than fearmongering. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Will Zohran Mamdani help or hurt New York’s economy?
Free buses, rent freezes and city-run grocery stores won over Democratic voters as investor class pushes back.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The new looming tariffs on Brazil will increase the cost of beef if it takes effect. Here's the story for Al Jazeera. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Trump’s new Brazil tariffs could raise US beef prices
Because of droughts and increasing costs, beef buyers have relied more heavily on imports this year.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
I am working on a story about rising prices in the auto industry because of the new tax legislation and tariffs. I am looking to speak to: experts in the auto industry, owners of car dealerships anywhere in the United States, and shoppers who are looking to or recently bought a car.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
On Friday, the President signed his new tax bill into law. Experts say it will have a detrimental effect on healthcare overall. Even if you don’t rely on Medicaid, your care could still be affected. Here’s the story: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Don’t rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too
Changes to the Affordable Care Act Marketplace will result in premiums increasing by an avg of almost $1,300 annually.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The looming tax legislation includes no tax on tips — a widely popular policy — but restaurant workers and their advocates see it as pandering, as the GOP seeks to cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits they disproportionately rely on. Here’s the story: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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US restaurant workers say ‘no tax on tips’ undermined by benefits cuts
Restaurant workers point out that new work requirements don’t account for the unstable hours inherent in food service.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
New @aljazeera.com investigation: Google’s Veo 3 can generate fake missile strikes, CNN reports, and protest footage in minutes despite claims it blocks "harmful results" Experts say it was rushed out despite known risks. Here's the story: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Google’s AI video tool amplifies fears of an increase in misinformation
Experts say Veo 3 makes it very easy to make fake videos that can spread false news.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Iran's strike on a US base in Qatar has quelled fears of an Econ retaliation, sending oil prices tumbling. But with a very unstable ceasefire, that may not last. I broke down what could happen if Iran takes an econ route and what that would mean for consumers. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire calms oil markets
Oil prices tumbled more after Iran struck US military base in Qatar, a sign Strait of Hormuz would stay open for now.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
The US travel industry is grappling with a dual threat this summer and both tied to actions from the White House. International travelers concerned about Trump's immigration rhetoric and policies, domestically its economic concerns. Here’s the story: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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‘Save what we can’: Economic uncertainty, Trump rhetoric hits US travel
US travel industry has been hit by domestic consumers cutting back and foreigners snubbing country over Trump rhetoric.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Looking for restaurant workers who want to share their thoughts on the tax bill which includes no tax on tips but also cuts to Medicaid, SNAP etc that would impact workers in the industry for a story. Please email me at andy@andyreports.com
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Trump's economic policies have driven down factory orders, housing starts and consumer confidence in recent months. Now the job market is starting to catch up. This week's jobs report, ADP and JOLTS show job growth is starting to stall. Here's the latest www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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US economy adds 139,000 jobs as growth slows
The biggest gains were in healthcare, which added 62,000 jobs, while the economy lost 22,000 federal government jobs.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Every day, the White House sends out press releases. While it's common for any administration to selectively highlight facts that support its narrative, this White House goes further—regularly including misleading information and, at times, outright lies.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Buried in the tax bill is a provision that has been dubbed the revenge tax. If passed, it would allow the United States to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.  Here's my explainer for Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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What is the ‘revenge tax’ in the US tax bill?
Provision allows US to impose additional taxes on entities from countries that it says impose unfair taxes on US firms.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Republicans have spent decades working to stack the judicial branch with ideologically aligned judges. These judges were carefully vetted, often through the Federalist Society.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Avelo Airlines is now the first U.S. commercial airline flying deportation flights for ICE—the federal agency deporting migrants, often without due process.
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Houston-based Avelo Airlines faces backlash for deportation flights
The first commercial airline to use its planes to deport migrants says contract ‘too valuable not to pursue’.
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Matthew Sheffield @matthew.flux.community · 22/05/2025
Reactionism has no policy goals, its only real desire is power. What they do with power is entirely up to them. With no actual guiding populist ideals, the self-proclaimed "working-class Republican party" under Trump just keeps vomiting up more anti-poor Christianist policies.
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kate conger @kateconger.com · 22/05/2025
The FTC is investigating Media Matters, questioning whether it colluded with advertisers for a boycott against X www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/t...
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Regulators Are Investigating Whether Media Matters Colluded With Advertisers
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Trump’s escalating attacks on higher education are deeply concerning, though unfortunately not surprising. Instead of reflecting on policy failures or seeking to engage with the voters they struggle to reach...
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The FAA reduced the number of flights that can go into Newark's airport. United Airlines suspended 35 flights. This comes amid a slew of radar and radio glitches, air traffic controllers that went on trauma leave in response all underscored by runway construction. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?
The Department of Transportation has asked the airport to reduce operations to 56 departures and arrivals per hour.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
The House GOP tax bill includes deductions across the board, no tax on tips/overtime but as rips apart the social safety net, cuts the EV tax credit, increases taxes on universities and allows the treasury to revoke tax except status to some non-profits. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ at a crucial juncture
The bill proposes sweeping changes, including Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and enacting deep cuts to social programmes.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Small business owners are staring down millions in new tariffs with no clear path forward. These aren’t multinational corporations with deep reserves. These lean, founder-led companies now face impossible choices; raise prices, halt growth, or shut down. My latest: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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‘I don’t have the cash to pay for these tariffs’: US small biz suffers
US small businesses are being financially stressed by Trump’s tariffs amidst already slim margins.
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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
“We'll see the impact of those [cuts] in future jobs reports.” The cuts to programs by DOGE and the Trump administration could soon threaten employment in essential sectors, especially in healthcare and research, warns ESB's Jessica Fulton. @andyreports.bsky.social www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 06/05/2025
Mark Carney faces trade challenges in crucial meeting with Donald Trump www.ft.com/content/7c278387-1986-4b…
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Mark Carney faces trade challenges in crucial meeting with Donald Trump
Newly elected prime minister heads to Washington for talks as spectre of separatism looms at home
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
A reminder that debating Stephen Miller — who is not a lawyer and is not making legal arguments, he is spouting propaganda — is a win for him.
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Michele/Meidas Fan @michelemanziano.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The US econ added 177k jobs showing job growth is holding steady for now. Data the ADP report, consumer confidence, GDP and company financial forecasts suggest that the worst impact of the tariffs haven't hit employment data yet but will soon. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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US labour market holds steady despite tariffs, adding 177,000 jobs in April
While a report from the US Labor Department showed positive signs, other economic indicators suggest a looming downturn.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
For Al Jazeera, I explore how looming sectoral tariffs could push up drug prices, deepen shortages, and widen existing healthcare inequities—particularly for low-income communities relying on affordable generics. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
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Trade war with China to hit US healthcare
Without a carve-out for tariff exceptions for pharmaceuticals, prices will skyrocket for US patients, experts warn.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The IMF just cut growth forecasts across the globe because of Trump tariffs. Here's my latest for Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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IMF warns Trump tariffs fuels uncertain global economic outlook
Economists recently echoed concerns of global financial uncertainty and say a recession is more likely.
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 11/04/2025
US hairdressers and aestheticians report clients are opting for less expensive services and canceling appointments—worrying signs that US consumers are retrenching
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The Beauty Salon Recession Indicator
Hairdressers and aestheticians report clients are opting for less expensive services and stretching out the time between appointments—signs that US consumers are retrenching.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be taking on a more substantive role at Al Jazeera covering economics.  For years, on a freelance basis I’ve brought the news org hard-hitting original reporting.
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Earlier today, Elon Musk deleted a tweet in which he wrote that it is “improper for lawmakers to target a single person or company.” I wonder why!!
Musk tweet: “It is improper for lawmakers to target a single person or company.”

Quoted tweet reads: “Elon Musk & X @elonmusk
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It is improper for lawmakers to target a single person or company.
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NEWS: New York lawmakers are targeting @Tesla's ability to sell cars directly to consumers in the state, citing what they view as "massive issues" with Elon Musk.
State Sen. Pat Fahy, has introduced legislation this week that would revoke the permits for Tesla's five existing….”Executive order: “ADDRESSING RISKS FROM WILMERHALE”
Executive order: “Addressing risks from Perkins Coie LLP”Executive order: Addressing risks from Jenner and Block”
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Celebrating hurting people because that’s the brand
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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Yes, that is the goal. As for the Nazi thing, you literally did a sieg heil twice on national television.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
I finally went ahead and deactivated my Twitter account. It’s very liberating.
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Shane Harris @shaneharris.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
In 25 years of covering national security, I’ve never seen a story like this: Senior Trump officials discussed planning for the U.S. attack on Yemen in a Signal group--and inadvertently added the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.
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Bertha Coombs @berthacoombs.cnbc.com · 20/03/2025
AARP's Nancy Leamond: “Requiring rural Americans to go into an office can mean having to take a day off of work and drive for hours merely to fill out paperwork. The (SSA) needs to be able to figure out a solution for Americans everywhere to get help..." www.aarp.org/social-secur...
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The Trump admin released over 2k files related to the assassination of JFK offering new insights into Cold War intelligence operations and details about Oswald. I dove into the documents for Al Jazeera and spoke to some key experts about their takeaways. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/...
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New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?
New files released on Tuesday don’t shed new light on Kennedy’s assassination. But they reveal details about CIA plots.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
In Trump's first full month, the economy added just 151K jobs, with 7.1M on unemployment benefits. Public & private sector layoffs are rising, and experts warn of an economic downturn. Is the worst yet to come? Here’s my latest for Al Jazeera: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Even as US slashes jobs, ‘it is the calm before the storm’, economists warn
An upcoming trade war and more DOGE job cuts will hammer the US economy, economists warn.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
In Trump's first full month, the economy added just 151K jobs, with 7.1M on unemployment benefits. Public & private sector layoffs are rising, and experts warn of an economic downturn. Is the worst yet to come? Here’s my latest for Al Jazeera: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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Even as US slashes jobs, ‘it is the calm before the storm’, economists warn
An upcoming trade war and more DOGE job cuts will hammer the US economy, economists warn.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Have you lost your job since Trump took office? I am looking to chat with people who want to talk about their experience for a quick turnaround story. It can be either the private sector or govt. Please contact me today to be included. DM or email me at andy@andyreports.com
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Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
this makes them seem abysmally stupid to many, but it’s actually deeply cynical & effective propaganda—they don’t care it's wrong, because while we correct & mock it, it scored its point last night & gets repeated in false controversy like they’re-eating-the-cats&dogs & achieves the intended harm
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
“Those nasty Canadians are ripping us off and are controlled by Mexican cartels. They’re poisoning us with fentanyl and need to become the 51st state or they will pay a high price” is a belief that literally ZERO Americans had six weeks ago. It’s entirely invented from scratch.
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