Jeff Stein

Economic Policy Reporter

Jeff Stein covers economics for The Washington Sun.

Jeff was previously the chief economics correspondent at The Washington Post, where his reporting on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency was awarded the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. His series on U.S. sanctions also received the 2025 Loeb Award for international reporting. He is writing a biography of Senator Bernie Sanders and previously founded the Ithaca Voice, a local nonprofit.

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Trump Aides Are Getting Ready to Penalize Defaulting Student Loan Borrowers

October 19, 2026 05:33 a.m.
The FTC Is Beginning to Probe the Sports Gambling Industry

October 13, 2026 05:52 a.m.
White House Floats Russ Vought’s Deputy to Lead Congress’ Watchdog Arm

October 08, 2026 04:05 p.m.
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October 06, 2026 12:27 p.m.
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October 02, 2026 05:45 a.m.
Want Dinner With the President? Buy His Meme Coin.

October 01, 2026 12:05 p.m.
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September 30, 2026 01:49 p.m.
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September 29, 2026 02:00 p.m.
Trump Courted Xi. MAGAworld Stewed.

September 26, 2026 07:00 a.m.
Classified Estimates Show the NSA Is Paying Billions to Test AI Models

September 24, 2026 12:22 p.m.
Two Democratic Senators Will Try to Force a Vote on AI Safety

September 23, 2026 04:17 p.m.
McConnell Leads Republicans in Demanding Trump Release Funding and Weapons to Taiwan

September 23, 2026 06:00 a.m.