Expose the Heist: FDA Fails to Protect Patients and the Massive Tax Hike Needed for Military Spending Surge

[Center for Economic and Policy Research]

Americans cannot rely on the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to guarantee that medical devices are safe, and a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report only strengthens that conclusion.

Trouble reading this email? View it in your browser. January 13, 2026 The federal government is in a precarious state, with entire agencies and major social safety net programs under threat. This series will examine the latest policy debates, power grabs, and executive decrees — and the effects these moves will have on people everywhere. #1 The FDA Fails to Protect Americans from the Medical Device Industry Americans cannot rely on the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to guarantee that medical devices are safe, and a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report only strengthens that conclusion. | Brandon Novick    Read More  #2 Donald Trump’s Military Spending Scheme Would Require a $6 Trillion Tax Hike Donald Trump started 2026 by announcing a plan to increase annual military spending by $600 billion for next year – meaning that the military budget would reach a total of $1.5 trillion. This plan could apparently be financed by another huge jump in import taxes (tariffs). | Dean Baker    Read More     Support CEPR    The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is an independent, nonpartisan think tank that was established to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives. 1611 Connecticut Ave. | Ste. 400 | Washington DC Ph: (202) 293-5380 | in...@cepr.net unsubscribe Update Subscription