The author reflects on their ongoing FOIA efforts regarding the Federal Reserve, highlighting significant documents obtained, including a 2011 memo on debt ceiling defaults and 30,000 pages of meeting minutes. They discuss the imp...
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This blog post is the second installment in the 'Notes on the Crises' series, focusing on the IRS and the potential risks associated with DOGE's modernization efforts. It discusses how DOGE's actions may compromise data privacy an...
The author discusses the ongoing conflict between Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, highlighting Trump's criticisms of the Fed's interest rate policies and the implications for Federal Reserve independence. ...
The blog post discusses the recent end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, analyzing its implications on the constitutional crisis and the legislative process. The author critiques the Democratic leadership's handl...
The article discusses the ongoing legal battle between Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and the Trump administration, focusing on allegations of mortgage fraud against Cook, which the author deems unfounded. It highlights the co...
The post examines the political biases in U.S. agricultural statistics, revealing how historical omissions and current practices distort the reality of farming demographics and consolidation.
The blog post discusses the life and experiences of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, particularly focusing on her childhood in Milledgeville, Georgia, during the desegregation of public schools. It highlights the challenges she...
The blog post discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown, emphasizing the unique legal architecture of the U.S. budgetary process that separates financing authority from spending authority. The author critiques the common m...
The blog post discusses a podcast episode featuring former BLS Commissioner Bill Beach, focusing on the challenges of collecting accurate economic data, particularly in light of recent political pressures and declining response ra...
The author discusses the historical context of racial segregation within the Federal Reserve and the federal government, linking it to recent events involving Lisa Cook's attempted firing by Donald Trump. The piece argues that und...
The author introduces the concept of 'conventional wisdom processor' to describe how markets, particularly stock and commodity exchanges, respond to new information filtered through the beliefs of their participants. The text disc...
The article discusses the Federal Reserve's response to the Trump administration's attempts to undermine its independence, particularly regarding the alleged firing of Governor Lisa Cook. It highlights the historical context of so...
The author announces the securing of a fiscal sponsor for 'Notes on the Crises,' allowing for tax-deductible donations. They discuss their recent Op Ed in Politico regarding President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Govern...
This blog post discusses the significant evolution in the field of economics, exemplified by Hal Varian, a prominent microeconomics textbook author and former chief economist of Google. It highlights the shift from economists bein...
The text discusses the current state of the IRS and its transformation under the DOGE administration. It emphasizes the importance of the IRS in the fiscal architecture of the federal government and its role in enforcing tax laws....
The author, Nathan Tankus, announces his availability for paid speaking engagements, especially interested in pushing revenue into investigative reporting. He provides details on rates, travel, and topics he can discuss.
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' threatens the stability of the Treasury Market by eliminating the Office of Financial Research, which provides crucial data about the financial system. The Act limits the assessments that can be le...
The U.S. Court of International Trade recently made a decision knocking down Trump's tariffs. The court's history and legislative history of executive discretion over tariffs are discussed. The court case is about the extent to wh...
The text discusses the Trump Tariff situation and its impact on the financial system. It highlights the volatility in the market, Trump's erratic behavior, and the response of Wall Street. The term 'TACO' (Trump Always Chickens Ou...
0Bitcoin is Not A Bubble
2025-06-01 • finance cryptocurrency
The author discusses the current state of Bitcoin and its future prospects, arguing that it is not a bubble despite recent price fluctuations. He emphasizes the need for deeper understanding of cryptocurrencies and their value.
The author discusses the need to expand Notes on the Crises beyond being just his work, citing the unsustainable amount of work he's been doing. He talks about the new office in Manhattan, the purpose of the office, and the plans ...
The text discusses the history of the US government's efforts to prevent foreign countries from accumulating dollars and 'buying America'. It highlights the creation of the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CF...
The text discusses the impact of the Notes on the Crises on New York City's lawsuit against the Trump administration over FEMA funds. It explains the importance of legal research memos and how they can influence legal cases. The a...
The text discusses the crisis at Social Security, focusing on the issue of improper payments and the impact of Elon Musk and DOGE's actions. It highlights the vulnerability of social security beneficiaries due to the lack of payme...