Zach Moller
@econwonk.bsky.social
Director of the Economic Program at Third Way. Former Senate Budget Committee Staffer. Budget process nerd. How can I help?
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Zach Moller
@econwonk.bsky.social
· Jun 20
sen. robert byrd is giving a speech in front of a live audience
ALT: sen. robert byrd is giving a speech in front of a live audience
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The Senate Byrd Rule explained (in gifs) a thread 🧵…
doing it on bsky!
doing it on bsky!
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THEY KNOW THAT TARIFFS RAISE COSTS ON CONSUMERS www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Set to Cut Tariffs on Beef, Tomatoes as Prices Vex Voters
President Donald Trump is slated to sign an order on Friday reducing tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, according to a White House official, a move aimed at lowering costs on groceries as ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
THEY KNOW THAT TARIFFS RAISE COSTS ON CONSUMERS www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
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Jay Jones (D) wins the race for Virginia attorney general, NBC News projects.
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Jay Jones (D) wins the race for Virginia attorney general, NBC News projects.
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BREAKING: Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the race for New Jersey governor.
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
BREAKING: Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the race for New Jersey governor.
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.
Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV
The third woman in this photo is Rep. Chrissy Houlahan. She's also amazing and don't sleep on her political future either.
Re-upping my column from last year on @MikieSherrill and @SpanbergerForVA. A really fun interview. -- Can these Capitol Hill roommates lead Democrats out of the wilderness? www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Can these Capitol Hill roommates lead Democrats out of the wilderness?
Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill are strong contenders to be the next governors of Virginia and New Jersey.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The third woman in this photo is Rep. Chrissy Houlahan. She's also amazing and don't sleep on her political future either.
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Imagine a D president were refusing to spend money Congress provided for priorities only important to Rs while also spending money on purposes he wanted that Congress didn’t even provide.
Would a funding bill that lets the president keep illegally ignoring the budget be “clean?” Of course not.
Would a funding bill that lets the president keep illegally ignoring the budget be “clean?” Of course not.
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Imagine a D president were refusing to spend money Congress provided for priorities only important to Rs while also spending money on purposes he wanted that Congress didn’t even provide.
Would a funding bill that lets the president keep illegally ignoring the budget be “clean?” Of course not.
Would a funding bill that lets the president keep illegally ignoring the budget be “clean?” Of course not.
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“If Congress lays down its arms on its most fundamental authority, I don’t know what leg they’re going to have to stand on,” said Brendan Buck, aide to former GOP House speakers Ryan and Boehner.
Agreed. It’s a baffling & frightening threat to the constitutional order.
wapo.st/4n5ksgv
Agreed. It’s a baffling & frightening threat to the constitutional order.
wapo.st/4n5ksgv
Congress is losing its grip on the power to spend Americans’ money
Congress is supposed to control spending, but increasingly, the White House is dictating how America’s money is used.
wapo.st
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
“If Congress lays down its arms on its most fundamental authority, I don’t know what leg they’re going to have to stand on,” said Brendan Buck, aide to former GOP House speakers Ryan and Boehner.
Agreed. It’s a baffling & frightening threat to the constitutional order.
wapo.st/4n5ksgv
Agreed. It’s a baffling & frightening threat to the constitutional order.
wapo.st/4n5ksgv
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Russ Vought has carried out his section of Project 2025 essentially word for word, illegally manipulating and controlling spending inside the White House, overriding enacted laws, the will of Congress, and agency discretion.
His section is very short, and I recommend anyone profiling him read it.
His section is very short, and I recommend anyone profiling him read it.
October 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Russ Vought has carried out his section of Project 2025 essentially word for word, illegally manipulating and controlling spending inside the White House, overriding enacted laws, the will of Congress, and agency discretion.
His section is very short, and I recommend anyone profiling him read it.
His section is very short, and I recommend anyone profiling him read it.
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Japan is just a few days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry as the producer of the nation’s most popular beer wrestles with a devastating cyber attack that has shut down its domestic breweries www.ft.com/content/bb86...
Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry after cyber attack
Vast majority of factories of nation’s most popular beer have stopped work this week
www.ft.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Japan is just a few days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry as the producer of the nation’s most popular beer wrestles with a devastating cyber attack that has shut down its domestic breweries www.ft.com/content/bb86...
You know they made sure this wasn’t going to get shutdown.
It is Fat Bear Week in Alaska. The popular competition lets anyone vote on which of the animals is most prepared for winter. nyti.ms/3IBbucx
September 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
You know they made sure this wasn’t going to get shutdown.
I always wait until I get home at least.
Are you an uncork-in-the-parking-lot sort of wine drinker, or do you wait a while before enjoying a bottle you’ve purchased?
Are You Waiting Longer Than You Should to Open the Wines You Buy?
Lettie Teague asked WSJ readers to share their thoughts on how long one should hold onto a bottle of wine before enjoying it. Many of the answers surprised her.
on.wsj.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I always wait until I get home at least.
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I don’t expect markets, Congress, or the courts to come to the Fed’s rescue. My piece asks what can the Fed do now to try to protect itself from political control? www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
The Fed Shouldn’t Take the Political Bait
The central bank can’t win a fight with the White House, but it can and should do a better job explaining its role.
www.bloomberg.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I don’t expect markets, Congress, or the courts to come to the Fed’s rescue. My piece asks what can the Fed do now to try to protect itself from political control? www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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It’s hard to overstate how big a deal this is - for the economy (ours and globally), for the rule of law, and for the proper and efficient function of government.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says He Is Removing Lisa Cook From Federal Reserve Board
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
It’s hard to overstate how big a deal this is - for the economy (ours and globally), for the rule of law, and for the proper and efficient function of government.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
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Even the appearance of forcing out a sitting Fed Board member over politics would be a 500 alarm fire for any previous admin
Attacking Dr Cook is ridiculous
You can yell this is a huge own goal, but they can't hear you over the traffic they're playing in
Attacking Dr Cook is ridiculous
You can yell this is a huge own goal, but they can't hear you over the traffic they're playing in
If you think the attack on the Fed's Lisa Cook has nothing to do with you, you're wrong — any one of us may be next paulkrugman.substack.com/p/we-are-all...
We Are All Lisa Cook
Nobody is safe from weaponized government
paulkrugman.substack.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Even the appearance of forcing out a sitting Fed Board member over politics would be a 500 alarm fire for any previous admin
Attacking Dr Cook is ridiculous
You can yell this is a huge own goal, but they can't hear you over the traffic they're playing in
Attacking Dr Cook is ridiculous
You can yell this is a huge own goal, but they can't hear you over the traffic they're playing in
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Well. Here we go
August 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Well. Here we go
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Democrats should focus like a laser on the issue of affordability. Donald Trump is 25 points underwater on the issue of inflation. Since 2024, there has been a 34-point swing against him.
Trump promised to lower costs but instead he has driven up prices for working families and small businesses.
Trump promised to lower costs but instead he has driven up prices for working families and small businesses.
August 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Democrats should focus like a laser on the issue of affordability. Donald Trump is 25 points underwater on the issue of inflation. Since 2024, there has been a 34-point swing against him.
Trump promised to lower costs but instead he has driven up prices for working families and small businesses.
Trump promised to lower costs but instead he has driven up prices for working families and small businesses.
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Great new analysis from Zach. I worked with Zach back in 2014 on the Senate Budget Committee under Patty Murray.
🚨New Budget Analysis🚨
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
August 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Great new analysis from Zach. I worked with Zach back in 2014 on the Senate Budget Committee under Patty Murray.
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NYT: “.. the U.S. economy has maintained its reputation as the safest place in the world for investors to put their money .. Trump may be chipping away at that advantage.”
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August 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
NYT: “.. the U.S. economy has maintained its reputation as the safest place in the world for investors to put their money .. Trump may be chipping away at that advantage.”
@nytimes.com @colbylsmith.bsky.social @bencasselman.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/b...
@nytimes.com @colbylsmith.bsky.social @bencasselman.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/b...
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The VP is in Ohio today to say OBBBA is good for families. But we did the math🧮. The Republican budget bill is not remotely pro-family on net. In fact, it will leave future generations dangerously worse off. /3
August 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The VP is in Ohio today to say OBBBA is good for families. But we did the math🧮. The Republican budget bill is not remotely pro-family on net. In fact, it will leave future generations dangerously worse off. /3
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🚨New Budget Analysis🚨
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
August 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨New Budget Analysis🚨
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
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We looked 🔎at the final CBO score of the bill and tallied up what could go to kids (like CTC and Trump accounts) what’s taken away (like kids share of SNAP ) and layered in the fact that the next generation👶 faces a growing burden from debt payments as it wasn’t paid for.💸 /2
August 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We looked 🔎at the final CBO score of the bill and tallied up what could go to kids (like CTC and Trump accounts) what’s taken away (like kids share of SNAP ) and layered in the fact that the next generation👶 faces a growing burden from debt payments as it wasn’t paid for.💸 /2
🚨New Budget Analysis🚨
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
August 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨New Budget Analysis🚨
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
We @thirdway.bsky.social did the math on the Republican Budget Bill--By 2030 it takes more away from kids than potential benefits. By the end of the budget window its a $42B net drain on kid's and their future. /1
New budget math from @thirdway.bsky.social coming soon.....
a man in a blue jacket says wait for it in yellow
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August 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
New budget math from @thirdway.bsky.social coming soon.....