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A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would harm the U.S. and global economy. With no clear plan to reopen it, time is short to avoid lasting damage to energy and agriculture markets. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

This AAF tracker follows the Federal Reserve’s total consolidated assets, held on its balance sheet, as the best indicator of the Fed’s direct intervention in the economy. americanactionforum.org/insight/tracke…

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have cut trade to 4% of normal, raising fertilizer prices 30–40% as supply tightens. Higher input costs and shortages could reduce output and drive up food prices. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

Weekly Checkup: Active Selection Is the Better Medicare Enrollment Policy - Michael Baker #HealthCare #WeeklyChekup americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup…

Tracker: The Federal Reserve’s Balance Sheet Assets - As of March 25, the Fed’s assets stood at $6.7 trillion. americanactionforum.org/insight/tracke…

Auto-enrolling beneficiaries in either traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage falls short of an active-selection model, which could better serve them. americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup…

(Not So) Fun Fact: The global average price of jet fuel has nearly doubled since the conflict with Iran began; U.S. airline passengers should expect higher ticket prices. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

Secretary Bessent is entitled to his opinion on the effectiveness of Federal Reserve policy, including quantitative easing and tightening. But the Treasury does not have oversight of the Federal Reserve. Period. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/thr…

The Shipment: Fertilizer Fears Flare - @JJensen2020 #TheShipment #TradePolicy americanactionforum.org/shipment/ferti…

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the economic and fiscal costs of the Iran operation, a Jones Act suspension, and the latest economic outlook. AAF President @djheakin joins us to discuss. youtube.com/watch?v=0Ccrsp…

Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage each have advantages and should not gain an edge through default enrollment. A better reform is to require an affirmative choice. americanactionforum.org/weekly-checkup…

Quick reminder: Under the Constitution, it is Congress—not the president or Treasury—that controls monetary policy. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/thr…

FACT OF THE DAY: Since the start of 2026, the federal government has published $959.7 billion in total regulatory net cost savings and 38 million hours of net annual paperwork increases.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic

The Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act would expand Tunney Act review to the FTC to increase transparency. It could also discourage settlements, raise costs, and limit prosecutorial discretion. americanactionforum.org/insight/updati…

Reports that Treasury Secretary Bessent may seek greater oversight of the Federal Reserve miss a key point: Treasury does not oversee the Fed and should not. Monetary authority rests with Congress, not the executive branch. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/thr…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s bill would expand Tunney Act review to the FTC to increase transparency in antitrust settlements. The changes could raise litigation costs and discourage firms from engaging with regulators. americanactionforum.org/insight/updati…

A bill by Sen. Amy Klobuchar would increase transparency in antitrust settlements and apply Tunney Act review to the FTC. While aimed at oversight, it could delay deals, raise costs, and limit prosecutorial discretion. #antitrust americanactionforum.org/insight/updati…

The Daily Dish: Interest on the Debt - @djheakin #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/int…

Updating the Tunney Act: Proposal Comes With Risks - @fredcashton #antitrust americanactionforum.org/insight/updati…