Danielle Chemtob ✍️
@dchemtob.bsky.social
Forbes staff writer, author of the Forbes Daily newsletter | UNC alum
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The Fed's latest meeting was in many ways a "secondary event to the bigger concerns about Fed independence,”
@brettehouse.bsky.social tells me. Paradoxically, such threats raise inflation expectations—making it harder to cut rates. Read more in today's Forbes Daily: www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
@brettehouse.bsky.social tells me. Paradoxically, such threats raise inflation expectations—making it harder to cut rates. Read more in today's Forbes Daily: www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
Forbes Daily: Fed Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump
Today’s Forbes Daily newsletter covers the S&P 500 new record high, Tesla & Meta report earnings, OpenAI’s social media ambition, Amazon layoffs, Trump accounts and more.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Fed's latest meeting was in many ways a "secondary event to the bigger concerns about Fed independence,”
@brettehouse.bsky.social tells me. Paradoxically, such threats raise inflation expectations—making it harder to cut rates. Read more in today's Forbes Daily: www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
@brettehouse.bsky.social tells me. Paradoxically, such threats raise inflation expectations—making it harder to cut rates. Read more in today's Forbes Daily: www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
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NTSB investigators slammed a lack of “positive safety culture” at the FAA. Damning for an agency whose whole reason for existing is safety.
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DC Midair Crash Investigators Say Air Traffic Staff Feared Retaliation
Investigators determined that a cluster of “systemic failures” at the FAA and U.S. Army contributed to the collision between an Army helicopter and passenger jet nearly a year ago.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:46 PM
NTSB investigators slammed a lack of “positive safety culture” at the FAA. Damning for an agency whose whole reason for existing is safety.
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How’s IRS doing? Staffing losses, backlogs, and tech delays leave the agency entering the tax filing season under strained conditions, according to TIGTA.
(The IRS' inventory is about 2 million--largely amended returns--for individual taxpayers alone.)
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(The IRS' inventory is about 2 million--largely amended returns--for individual taxpayers alone.)
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Watchdog Warns IRS May Struggle During The 2026 Tax Filing Season
Staffing losses, backlogs of unprocessed tax returns, and tech delays leave the agency entering filing season under strained conditions, according to TIGTA.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:48 AM
How’s IRS doing? Staffing losses, backlogs, and tech delays leave the agency entering the tax filing season under strained conditions, according to TIGTA.
(The IRS' inventory is about 2 million--largely amended returns--for individual taxpayers alone.)
www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...
(The IRS' inventory is about 2 million--largely amended returns--for individual taxpayers alone.)
www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...
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🚨 NEW 🚨 The Men Making Millions Selling Pepper Spray To ICE
Safariland, owned by billionaire Warren Kanders, remains the number one supplier of pepper spray and tear gas to ICE and CBP, via a large federal distributor run by a MAGA-aligned former Marine.
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Safariland, owned by billionaire Warren Kanders, remains the number one supplier of pepper spray and tear gas to ICE and CBP, via a large federal distributor run by a MAGA-aligned former Marine.
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The Men Making Millions Selling Pepper Spray To ICE
Safariland, owned by billionaire Warren Kanders, remains the number one supplier of pepper spray and tear gas to ICE and CBP, via a large federal distributor run by a MAGA-aligned former Marine.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM
🚨 NEW 🚨 The Men Making Millions Selling Pepper Spray To ICE
Safariland, owned by billionaire Warren Kanders, remains the number one supplier of pepper spray and tear gas to ICE and CBP, via a large federal distributor run by a MAGA-aligned former Marine.
www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...
Safariland, owned by billionaire Warren Kanders, remains the number one supplier of pepper spray and tear gas to ICE and CBP, via a large federal distributor run by a MAGA-aligned former Marine.
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HBCUs are bracing for impact from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's new student loan limits. As some philanthropists-most recently Falcons owner/Home Depot cofounder Arthur Blank-step up support for the schools, could it fill the gap? My latest for @forbes.com:
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These Billionaires Are Stepping Up As Student Loan Cuts Squeeze HBCUs
HBCUs are on the frontlines of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s new limits on parent and graduate student loans. Philanthropists could help fill the gap.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
HBCUs are bracing for impact from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's new student loan limits. As some philanthropists-most recently Falcons owner/Home Depot cofounder Arthur Blank-step up support for the schools, could it fill the gap? My latest for @forbes.com:
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Andy Slavitt’s Town Hall Ventures has been investing in healthcare innovations focused on low-income and vulnerable communities. With $440M new funding from investors that include John Doerr, it now has total assets of $1.4 billion.
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New from me @forbes.com
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Medicare Administrator Turned Health Venture Capitalist Raises $440 Million For New Fund
Andy Slavitt’s Town Hall Ventures has been investing in healthcare innovations focused on low-income and vulnerable communities. With new funding from investors that include John Doerr, it now has tot...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Andy Slavitt’s Town Hall Ventures has been investing in healthcare innovations focused on low-income and vulnerable communities. With $440M new funding from investors that include John Doerr, it now has total assets of $1.4 billion.
New from me @forbes.com
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New from me @forbes.com
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@bsky.app Grad Plus loans are being eliminated. It's a business opportunity for lenders, but some students could be left behind. One intriguing solution: Get grad schools to share in the loan risk. www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
Trump Is Slashing Grad School Loans. Private Firms Are Racing To Profit
With Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill ending the Grad Plus program, private lenders are eyeing billions in new business, but some students could be left in the cold.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
@bsky.app Grad Plus loans are being eliminated. It's a business opportunity for lenders, but some students could be left behind. One intriguing solution: Get grad schools to share in the loan risk. www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
The One Big Beautiful Bill caps how much graduate students can borrow from the federal government --and private lenders are gearing up for billions in new business. But advocates worry low-income borrowers will be shut out. My first Daily Cover Story for Forbes:
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Trump Is Slashing Grad School Loans. Private Firms Are Racing To Profit
With Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill ending the Grad Plus program, private lenders are eyeing billions in new business, but some students could be left in the cold.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill caps how much graduate students can borrow from the federal government --and private lenders are gearing up for billions in new business. But advocates worry low-income borrowers will be shut out. My first Daily Cover Story for Forbes:
www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
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From October—
“Less than 18 hours after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded, the Trump Store sent an email blast on Thursday blaring ‘EXCLUSIVE ACCESS | The 45-47 Collection Just Launched.’”
“Less than 18 hours after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded, the Trump Store sent an email blast on Thursday blaring ‘EXCLUSIVE ACCESS | The 45-47 Collection Just Launched.’”
July 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
From October—
“Less than 18 hours after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded, the Trump Store sent an email blast on Thursday blaring ‘EXCLUSIVE ACCESS | The 45-47 Collection Just Launched.’”
“Less than 18 hours after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded, the Trump Store sent an email blast on Thursday blaring ‘EXCLUSIVE ACCESS | The 45-47 Collection Just Launched.’”
The housing market is more balanced between buyers and sellers than it's been in years. But it doesn't exactly feel like the golden opportunity to buy for many who are locked out of high prices and interest rates. My latest for @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
For Buyers, The U.S. Housing Market Is Better Than It’s Been In Years
On paper, today’s market is fairly evenly balanced between buyers and sellers. Affordability challenges tell a different story.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The housing market is more balanced between buyers and sellers than it's been in years. But it doesn't exactly feel like the golden opportunity to buy for many who are locked out of high prices and interest rates. My latest for @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
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Research shows providing child care benefits to workers reduces turnover and boosts ROI. The just-signed spending and tax bill tripled a key federal tax incentive.
This Barely Used Child Care Tax Break For Employers Just Got An Overhaul
Research shows providing child care benefits to workers reduces turnover and boosts ROI. The just-signed spending and tax bill tripled a key federal tax incentive.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Research shows providing child care benefits to workers reduces turnover and boosts ROI. The just-signed spending and tax bill tripled a key federal tax incentive.
One lesser-known provision of the Big Beautiful Bill: an expansion of a barely-used tax credit for companies to provide child care for employees. It comes as more employers are playing a role in addressing the child care crisis facing working parents.
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This Barely Used Child Care Tax Break For Employers Just Got An Overhaul
Research shows providing child care benefits to workers reduces turnover and boosts ROI. The just-signed spending and tax bill tripled a key federal tax incentive.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
One lesser-known provision of the Big Beautiful Bill: an expansion of a barely-used tax credit for companies to provide child care for employees. It comes as more employers are playing a role in addressing the child care crisis facing working parents.
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NEW: Shield AI is one of defense tech’s most hyped startups, largely thanks to its V-BAT drone.
But last year, a grisly injury involving a U.S. service member threw the $5 billion company off course.
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But last year, a grisly injury involving a U.S. service member threw the $5 billion company off course.
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How A Grisly Injury Threw $5 Billion Drone Startup Shield AI Off Course
Shield AI executives overlooked its V-BAT drone’s safety hazards. With sales falling short and the CEO stepping down, the company is trying to win back military customers.
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May 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
NEW: Shield AI is one of defense tech’s most hyped startups, largely thanks to its V-BAT drone.
But last year, a grisly injury involving a U.S. service member threw the $5 billion company off course.
www.forbes.com/sites/davidj...
But last year, a grisly injury involving a U.S. service member threw the $5 billion company off course.
www.forbes.com/sites/davidj...
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New from me: chatbots for schoolchildren dispensed dangerous information — including instructions for how to synthesize fentanyl and a date rape drug — in tests conducted by Forbes.
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AI Tutors For Kids Gave Fentanyl Recipes And Dangerous Diet Advice
AI study aid chatbots for teen users provided detailed recipes for drugs, dangerous dieting advice, and tips on “pickup artistry” in tests conducted by Forbes.
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May 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
New from me: chatbots for schoolchildren dispensed dangerous information — including instructions for how to synthesize fentanyl and a date rape drug — in tests conducted by Forbes.
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"These AI Tutors For Kids Gave Fentanyl Recipes And Dangerous Diet Advice"
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AI Tutors For Kids Gave Fentanyl Recipes And Dangerous Diet Advice
AI study aid chatbots for teen users provided detailed recipes for drugs, dangerous dieting advice, and tips on “pickup artistry” in tests conducted by Forbes.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"These AI Tutors For Kids Gave Fentanyl Recipes And Dangerous Diet Advice"
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The Canadians’ travel #boycott of the US got stronger in April. If it keeps up, the US could be looking at an economic loss of $7.4 billion this year.
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Canadian Car Travel To U.S. Plunged 35% In April—Fourth Consecutive Month Of Year-Over-Year Declines
Canadians’ boycott of the U.S. led to a 35% year-over-year drop in car travel—setting up a potential economic loss of $7.4 billion this year.
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May 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Canadians’ travel #boycott of the US got stronger in April. If it keeps up, the US could be looking at an economic loss of $7.4 billion this year.
For @forbes.com.
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For @forbes.com.
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With the tax season deadline just days away, the IRS is bracing for more cuts. Thousands of employees are expected to receive pink slips in mid-May.
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IRS Braces For More Workforce Cuts Once Tax Season Ends
With the tax season deadline just days away, the IRS is bracing for more cuts. Thousands of employees are expected to receive pink slips in mid-May.
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April 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
With the tax season deadline just days away, the IRS is bracing for more cuts. Thousands of employees are expected to receive pink slips in mid-May.
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ICYMI, I wrote earlier this week about what Trump's promise to apply tariffs to pharmaceuticals, currently (mostly) exempt, means for your wallet and the industry. 1/
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Trump’s Tariffs: Coming To Your Medicine Cabinet Soon
The days of affordable prescription drugs —generics included — may soon come to an end thanks to President Trump’s aggressive tariffs and the global trade war they are inciting.
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April 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
ICYMI, I wrote earlier this week about what Trump's promise to apply tariffs to pharmaceuticals, currently (mostly) exempt, means for your wallet and the industry. 1/
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New: "Lawmakers Traded Up To $1.3 Million In Tesla Stock After Musk Endorsed Trump"
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Lawmakers Traded Up To $1.3 Million In Tesla Stock After Musk Endorsed Trump
At least 10 lawmakers traded Tesla stock after Musk aligned with Trump—underscoring renewed concerns about members of Congress trading individual stocks.
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April 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New: "Lawmakers Traded Up To $1.3 Million In Tesla Stock After Musk Endorsed Trump"
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TikTok is flooded with videos about “stupid easy” and “lazy” side hustles that creators claim can earn you thousands a month. But many of those creators are actually making money by selling you a course. My latest for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
Get Rich Quick Schemes For The TikTok Generation
Social media is flooded with videos that claim “easy” side hustles can make you rich. But many creators have learned that teaching others is a faster path to wealth.
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April 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
TikTok is flooded with videos about “stupid easy” and “lazy” side hustles that creators claim can earn you thousands a month. But many of those creators are actually making money by selling you a course. My latest for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
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Nixon Administration abuses led to the passage of strict tax privacy laws. That’s one reason moves by DOGE to access sensitive data are so controversial. Here’s what you need to know about taxpayer privacy.
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IRS Taxpayer Data Is Tightly Restricted By Law. Will This Stop Trump, Musk And DOGE From Gaining Access?
Nixon Administration abuses led to the passage of strict tax privacy laws. That’s one reason moves by DOGE to access sensitive data are so controversial.
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February 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Nixon Administration abuses led to the passage of strict tax privacy laws. That’s one reason moves by DOGE to access sensitive data are so controversial. Here’s what you need to know about taxpayer privacy.
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NEW: Elon Musk, leading Trump’s haphazard effort to cut government overspending, is among the largest beneficiaries of federal government support. His empire was built on it.
In the past 15 years, Tesla and SpaceX have sucked in $30 billion in public dollars #doge www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh...
In the past 15 years, Tesla and SpaceX have sucked in $30 billion in public dollars #doge www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh...
Elon Musk Is A Billionaire Federal Welfare Vampire
As Elon Musk’s DOGE chainsaws through federal agencies with budget and staff cuts, Tesla and SpaceX, cornerstones of his wealth, continue to benefit from public money. They probably wouldn’t have succ...
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February 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
NEW: Elon Musk, leading Trump’s haphazard effort to cut government overspending, is among the largest beneficiaries of federal government support. His empire was built on it.
In the past 15 years, Tesla and SpaceX have sucked in $30 billion in public dollars #doge www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh...
In the past 15 years, Tesla and SpaceX have sucked in $30 billion in public dollars #doge www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh...
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NEW: California's $100 billion bullet train project is at risk as the Trump Administration opens a review of how federal funds have been used. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appears poised to pull back $4 billion awarded by the Biden #highspeedrail www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh...
California Bullet Train At Risk As Trump Administration Opens Funding Review
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a "compliance" review of the project, hinting that $4 billion of federal funds could be at risk.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NEW: California's $100 billion bullet train project is at risk as the Trump Administration opens a review of how federal funds have been used. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appears poised to pull back $4 billion awarded by the Biden #highspeedrail www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh...