Alan Rappeport
Alan Rappeport is an economic policy reporter for The New York Times based in Washington. He covers the Treasury Department and writes about taxes, trade, and fiscal matters. Rappeport frequently travels with the Treasury secretary to international summits to cover the Biden administration's efforts at economic diplomacy and its policies' impact on the United States economy. Rappepot has been covering this beat since 2017 when the Trump administration began. Prior to joining The Times, he worked for five years as a reporter at The Financial Times in New York and spent time at The Economist in London. Rappeport holds degrees from Emory University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and the London School of Economics.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/alan-rappeport
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- China's economy is expected to slow this year due to lingering weakness in its property sector and lackluster consumer spending.
- The article states that conflict escalation in the Middle East could lead to surging energy prices with broader implications for global activity and inflation. However, this statement implies a direct causal relationship between the two events which may not necessarily be true.
- The author uses sensational language such as 'threatening' and 'warping global supply chains', which are exaggerations that do not accurately reflect reality.
Conflicts of Interest
62%
Examples:
- The author uses sensationalist language such as 'wasted opportunity' and 'decade of wasted opportunity.'
- Without a major course correction, the 2020s will go down as a decade of wasted opportunity.
Contradictions
94%
Examples:
- Taxpayers are likely to challenge the validity of dozens of tax regulations and those challenges are more likely to prevail.
- The article states that conflict escalation in the Middle East could lead to surging energy prices with broader implications for global activity and inflation. However, this statement implies a direct causal relationship between the two events which may not necessarily be true.
- ]The Biden administration imposed nearly 300 new sanctions on international suppliers of military equipment and technology[
Deceptions
67%
Examples:
- The article states that the sanctions were imposed after Navalny's death when in fact they were announced a week earlier.
- The author uses sensational language such as 'threatening' and 'warping global supply chains' which are exaggerations that do not accurately reflect reality.
Recent Articles
IRS Collects Over $1 Billion in Taxes and Penalties from High-Wealth Individuals: A New Era of Enforcement
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024The IRS, under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, has collected over $1 billion in taxes and penalties from high-income earners with substantial tax debts. The agency is targeting wealthy individuals with more resources and hiring new accountants to pursue cases. Critics argue that these efforts disproportionately impact average taxpayers, but supporters believe demonstrating success can build public support. 
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Precedent, Weakening Federal Agency Regulatory Power
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024In a landmark decision on June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron precedent from 1984, weakening federal agencies' power to approve regulations. The ruling shifts balance of power towards judicial branch and could impact various aspects of American life. Critics argue it restores rule-of-law values and limits regulatory authority, but opponents warn about potential uncertainty and instability. 
US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese, Hong Kong Entities for Supporting Russia's Defense Industrial Base
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024The US imposed over 300 new sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong entities for supporting Russia's defense-industrial base, including producers of critical components for Russian drones, missiles, and explosives. The Biden administration expressed concern over China's provision of dual-use items to Russia despite warnings. Sanctions also targeted entities in Azerbaijan, Belgium, Slovakia, Turkey, and the UAE for evasion and support of Russia's military-industrial base and biological/chemical weapons programs. 
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Chides China on Unfair Treatment of Foreign Companies in the Country
Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's four-day trip to China includes meetings with Chinese officials and discussions on economic relations. She chided China for unfair treatment of American companies, reporting that one-third of US firms in the country have experienced such practices. 
New Sanctions Against Russia: Biden Targets Putin's War Machine with More Than 500 Individual and Entity Sanctions
Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024President Biden announced major new sanctions against Russia on February 23 in response to the death of opposition leader Aleksey Navalny and two years of Russian aggression towards Ukraine. The United States imposed over 500 individual and entity sanctions, targeting the financial sector and military-industrial complex to degrade Putin's war machine. 
Global Economy Growth Slows Down in 2024 Due to Geopolitical Risks and Inflation
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024The global economy is expected to grow by 2.4% in 2023, lagging the average for the decade of the 1980s. Inflation is expected to continue rising faster than central banks such as the Federal Reserve say is advisable well into this year. One reason for anemic growth in developing countries is a sharp drop in investment spending, which is running at barely half the average rate seen in the past two decades.