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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
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...
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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.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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.
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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
neat, so like what are you going to do about it?
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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
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/...
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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.
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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
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.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
It’s a deliberate attempt to sow distrust and manipulate their base into believing that loyalty to Trump is the only metric that matters. That’s not patriotism. It’s a betrayal of the oath they took to uphold the Constitution.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Republicans are trying to weaponize words like "rogue" and "activist" to discredit any judge who doesn’t align with their political agenda.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Yet now, when rulings don’t go their way even when the legal basis is clear they label these judges as "rogue." What these rulings actually show is that many judges are capable of independent thought and are not blindly loyal to one party.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
During Trump’s first term, he openly bragged about appointing conservative judges. When President Biden enacted policies Republicans opposed, they didn't just challenge them, they deliberately funneled lawsuits to handpicked federal district judges.
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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
and the investors behind the airline—including Morgan Stanley Tactical Value, Avelo’s largest backer, whose managing director sits on the board. Read my story for Al Jazeera: www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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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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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
There’s been some reporting on this already but we wanted to know more so I dug into them, CSI aviation, the charter company operating the flights...
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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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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Facing financial struggles, Avelo signed on through a federal contractor to operate these flights using its own planes.
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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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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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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Or maybe Elon Musk is just so divisive and platforming Nazis that brands don't want to be attached to it because it's harmful to their reputation. Right-wing voices cannot take responsibility for their own self inflicted wounds.
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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
Kristie Noem's move today to revoke visas and limit the ability for Harvard to enroll international students comes only days after she failed to define habeas corpus -- a basic concept explained in a high school level civics course. That's where we are. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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Trump Admin Revokes Harvard’s Authorization To Enroll International Students | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Trump administration revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students on Thursday, dramatically escalating the administration’s fight with the University and threatening thousands of cur...
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Today’s move to revoke a single university’s ability to host international students is not just bureaucratic overreach—it’s an attack on intellectual freedom and America’s role as a global leader in higher learning.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Recent legislation imposing taxes on universities and cutting research funding—impacting everything from medical advancements (like cancer research) to technological innovation—is not incidental. It’s a direct assault on the role of education in a free society.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
When people are exposed to diverse ideas and critical thinking, they often lean away from authoritarian ideologies. That’s precisely why education becomes a target.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Trump’s infamous statement that he “loves the poorly educated” wasn’t a throwaway line—it was a reflection of a broader political strategy.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Republicans have consistently underperformed with college-educated voters, and rather than adapt, they’ve pursued policies that weaken public trust in education.
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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
his allies have chosen to undermine the institutions that challenge their narrative. This is a calculated strategy, one that aligns with historical patterns of authoritarianism....
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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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Andy Hirschfeld @andyreports.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
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