5 quick steps to protect your right to vote NewsletterSeptember 10, 2026 5 quick steps to protect your right to vote Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, America must reaffirm the promise of religious freedom Sep 10, 2026
More than 150 organizations are standing with CAP and its First Amendment rights NewsletterSeptember 4, 2026 More than 150 organizations are standing with CAP and its First Amendment rights And President Trump has no legal authority to nationalize elections Sep 4, 2026
Weighing the cost of Trump’s war in Iran NewsletterAugust 27, 2026 Weighing the cost of Trump’s war in Iran Congress is trying to give Trump $73 billion for his war in Iran. Here’s what it could fund instead. Aug 27, 2026
The first six months of Trump’s war in Iran have cost American families more than $1,200 NewsletterAugust 20, 2026 The first six months of Trump’s war in Iran have cost American families more than $1,200 Plus, the data cannot be clearer: Trump has wasted billions deploying National Guard troops with no real impact on violent crime Aug 20, 2026
Trump and his allies rake in record profits while Americans foot the bill NewsletterAugust 6, 2026 Trump and his allies rake in record profits while Americans foot the bill PLUS: CAP’s plans to address the affordability crisis in America Aug 6, 2026
America’s immigration system has been broken for far too long. Here’s a path forward. NewsletterJuly 30, 2026 America’s immigration system has been broken for far too long. Here’s a path forward. Plus, the SAVE Act could be coming to your state Jul 30, 2026
Sen. Murphy calls out Trump’s crypto scheme NewsletterJuly 23, 2026 Sen. Murphy calls out Trump’s crypto scheme ICE’s unaccountable recklessness must end: Join CAP and America’s Voice for a new event on the urgent need for accountability and commonsense policies Jul 23, 2026
$1.7 billion spent. No evidence of safer cities. NewsletterJuly 16, 2026 $1.7 billion spent. No evidence of safer cities. RSVP: Join CAP and Sen. Chris Murphy for a conversation on the dangers of cryptocurrency Jul 16, 2026
The hottest days are still ahead. CAP has a plan to lower your energy bills. NewsletterJuly 9, 2026 The hottest days are still ahead. CAP has a plan to lower your energy bills. Plus, do you know how accessible voting is in your state? Jul 9, 2026
Building a democracy that works for the next 250 years NewsletterJuly 2, 2026 Building a democracy that works for the next 250 years And new analysis shows the OBBBA has driven up costs, weakened key government assistance programs, and left millions of Americans behind Jul 2, 2026
The national debt is worse than you think, and AI can’t save us NewsletterJuly 2, 2026 The national debt is worse than you think, and AI can’t save us Vocational education is crucial to our economic future. Trump wants to cut it. Jul 2, 2026
250 years in, the fight for religious freedom continues NewsletterJune 18, 2026 250 years in, the fight for religious freedom continues Plus, hear from a DACA nurse on providing care despite the threat of deportation Jun 18, 2026
The Emotion Potion: Using Documentary Storytelling To Inspire Action Past EventJune 12, 2026 The Emotion Potion: Using Documentary Storytelling To Inspire Action Join the Center for American Progress to explore the role of documentary storytelling in shaping public understanding of urgent policy issues. Jun 12, 2026
Trump is making communities more vulnerable to extreme weather disasters NewsletterJune 10, 2026 Trump is making communities more vulnerable to extreme weather disasters As congressional Republicans funnel $70B to ICE and CBP, Markwayne Mullin’s DHS has become a serial lawbreaker Jun 10, 2026
The Iran war echoes past miscalculations in Iraq NewsletterJune 4, 2026 The Iran war echoes past miscalculations in Iraq Plus, what's really behind the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger? Jun 4, 2026
CAP’s plan to make your energy bill more affordable NewsletterMay 29, 2026 CAP’s plan to make your energy bill more affordable Hawaii passed the bill to undo Citizens United. What’s next? May 29, 2026
Even more big ideas from the CAP IDEAS Conference NewsletterMay 21, 2026 Even more big ideas from the CAP IDEAS Conference Leader Jeffries, Gov. Sherrill, and many more leading voices May 21, 2026
The fight for America’s future starts with big ideas NewsletterMay 21, 2026 The fight for America’s future starts with big ideas Govs. Newsom and Moore, and Sens. Warren, Booker, and Warnock on the fight for America’s future May 21, 2026
2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom May 19, 2026
GOOD NEWS: Hawaii’s bill to undo Citizens United is heading to the governor’s desk NewsletterMay 13, 2026 GOOD NEWS: Hawaii’s bill to undo Citizens United is heading to the governor’s desk Plus, you can hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom and more at CAP IDEAS May 13, 2026
Hear from Reps. Greg Casar, Maxwell Frost, and Lauren Underwood at CAP IDEAS NewsletterMay 6, 2026 Hear from Reps. Greg Casar, Maxwell Frost, and Lauren Underwood at CAP IDEAS Plus, answering your questions about Hawaii’s plan to undo Citizens United May 6, 2026
Hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and more NewsletterApril 29, 2026 Hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and more America has big problems. We have big IDEAS to solve them Apr 29, 2026
Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections NewsletterApril 22, 2026 Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections The ceasefire was extended, but the global crisis is already here Apr 22, 2026
‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventApril 22, 2026 ‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening A Reel Progress screening and exclusive conversation with political strategist James Carville. Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Apr 22, 2026
Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not NewsletterApril 15, 2026 Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not And Trump’s lie about your tax refund Apr 15, 2026
Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients NewsletterApril 8, 2026 Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients And why President Trump’s new budget is historic in the worst way possible Apr 8, 2026
“Liberation Day” was a failure. Here’s the cost of Trump’s tariffs one year later. NewsletterApril 2, 2026 “Liberation Day” was a failure. Here’s the cost of Trump’s tariffs one year later. Plus, 8 million people showed up to last weekend’s No Kings Day protests Apr 2, 2026
What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead NewsletterMarch 25, 2026 What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead How the SAVE Act will impact rural Americans Mar 25, 2026
Today, the Senate is debating legislation that threatens to block millions of American citizens from voting NewsletterMarch 18, 2026 Today, the Senate is debating legislation that threatens to block millions of American citizens from voting Expert briefing on the U.S. strike on an Iranian school Mar 18, 2026
What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran NewsletterMarch 12, 2026 What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran And how one tax policy could help build 1 million new homes Mar 12, 2026
The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran NewsletterMarch 4, 2026 The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran Plus, 5 things to know about the DOD’s attack on Anthropic Mar 4, 2026
What to read before the 2026 State of the Union NewsletterFebruary 23, 2026 What to read before the 2026 State of the Union And how you can follow along with CAP experts fact-checking in real time Feb 23, 2026
Our plan to slash your grocery bill NewsletterFebruary 19, 2026 Our plan to slash your grocery bill And how Trump’s policies are making utility rates skyrocket Feb 19, 2026
The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot NewsletterFebruary 11, 2026 The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot And how Trump’s economy is harming working-class people Feb 11, 2026
Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses NewsletterFebruary 5, 2026 Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses $2 billion: The amount the Trump family has pocketed in their second term Feb 5, 2026
When the federal government puts Americans in danger NewsletterJanuary 30, 2026 When the federal government puts Americans in danger This is not law enforcement—it’s endangering lives Jan 30, 2026
Trump’s first year has likely cost you thousands of dollars NewsletterJanuary 22, 2026 Trump’s first year has likely cost you thousands of dollars Plus, tracking 80+ ways Trump has made America weaker Jan 22, 2026
This is how we solve America’s housing crisis NewsletterJanuary 14, 2026 This is how we solve America’s housing crisis Join Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and others to learn what an ambitious housing agenda should look like Jan 14, 2026
What Trump’s coup in Venezuela is really about NewsletterJanuary 7, 2026 What Trump’s coup in Venezuela is really about Plus, Sen. Schumer joins CAP for a housing summit Jan 7, 2026
President Trump’s erratic tariffs are creating a hidden holiday tax NewsletterDecember 18, 2025 President Trump’s erratic tariffs are creating a hidden holiday tax And how the first year of Trump’s second term has harmed workers Dec 18, 2025
Today the Senate is voting on Republican proposals to make health insurance more expensive NewsletterDecember 11, 2025 Today the Senate is voting on Republican proposals to make health insurance more expensive And Americans’ electric bills could go up by $67.7 billion by 2028 Dec 11, 2025
ICYMI: Rep. Ro Khanna: Everyone should share in America’s prosperity, not just CEOs and billionaires NewsletterDecember 4, 2025 ICYMI: Rep. Ro Khanna: Everyone should share in America’s prosperity, not just CEOs and billionaires Why Gen Z men are the most pro-union generation in history Dec 4, 2025
Trump just gifted billionaires a holiday bonus—paid for by you NewsletterNovember 26, 2025 Trump just gifted billionaires a holiday bonus—paid for by you Former Sen. Jon Tester talks Citizens United with CAP’s Tom Moore Nov 26, 2025
The CBO Confirms the Devastating Harms of House Republicans’ One Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill Act ArticleJune 6, 2025 The CBO Confirms the Devastating Harms of House Republicans’ One Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill Act New projections from the Congressional Budget Office indicates 16 million Americans will lose health care coverage. Jun 6, 2025 Colin Seeberger, Andrea Ducas, Lily Roberts, 3 More Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Kennedy Andara, Kyle Ross
Los planes presupuestarios de los republicanos del Congreso obligarían a la clase trabajadora estadounidense a pagar la factura de los recortes de impuestos para los ricos ArtículoFebruary 26, 2025 Los planes presupuestarios de los republicanos del Congreso obligarían a la clase trabajadora estadounidense a pagar la factura de los recortes de impuestos para los ricos Las nuevas propuestas presupuestarias prevén un enorme alivio fiscal para los más ricos, financiado por la clase trabajadora estadounidense, e incluyen recortes a los programas de salud y alimentación. Feb 26, 2025 Colin Seeberger
What To Read Before Donald Trump’s 2025 Address to Congress ArticleFebruary 26, 2025 What To Read Before Donald Trump’s 2025 Address to Congress The Trump administration’s implementation of the harmful Project 2025 agenda, the unconstitutional dismantling of critical federal agencies, and a forthcoming budget reconciliation battle will serve as key messaging pillars in the president’s address to Congress on March 4. Feb 26, 2025 Caroline Alt, Ben Verdi
Congressional Republicans’ Budget Plans Would Force America’s Working Class To Foot the Bill for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy ArticleFebruary 26, 2025 Congressional Republicans’ Budget Plans Would Force America’s Working Class To Foot the Bill for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy New budget proposals envision a massive tax giveaway to those at the top financed by working-class Americans, including cuts to health care and food programs. Feb 26, 2025 Colin Seeberger
Frequently Asked Questions About Project 2025 ArticleSeptember 30, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions About Project 2025 Project 2025 would concentrate federal power in the presidency, direct all levers of government to dismantle democracy, and pull the rug out from under America’s middle class. Sep 30, 2024 Tymoni Correa-Buntley