Media Companies Like Paramount Should Think Twice Before Settling With Trump Media Companies Like Paramount Should Think Twice Before Settling With Trump Jul 8, 2025 Talking Points Memo Michael Sozan
The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration ArticleJuly 2, 2025 The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration Jul 2, 2025 Alice Lillydahl
Fact Sheet: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Slash Spending on Foreign Assistance Programs That Benefit American Interests Fact SheetJune 30, 2025 Fact Sheet: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Slash Spending on Foreign Assistance Programs That Benefit American Interests Jun 30, 2025 Laura Kilbury
4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed ArticleJune 27, 2025 4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed Jun 27, 2025 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025 Past EventJuly 9, 2025 Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025 Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025. Online via Zoom Jul 9, 2025
Media Companies Like Paramount Should Think Twice Before Settling With Trump In the NewsJuly 8, 2025 Media Companies Like Paramount Should Think Twice Before Settling With Trump In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Michael Sozan argues that CBS/Paramount's decision to settle with Donald Trump will have devastating consequences for the company. Jul 8, 2025 Talking Points Memo Michael Sozan
The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration ArticleJuly 2, 2025 The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration The Trump administration is demanding unprecedented power and punishing those who refuse to comply, but civil society acting peacefully with collective courage can build a stronger democracy. Jul 2, 2025 Alice Lillydahl
Uniformed Disservice: How Trump’s Agenda Harms Veterans and Service Members Past EventJune 30, 2025 Uniformed Disservice: How Trump’s Agenda Harms Veterans and Service Members Please join the Center for American Progress for the latest installment in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE’s cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans: a discussion about the burdens the Trump administration’s failed policies are placing upon American veterans and service members. Online via Zoom Jun 30, 2025
Fact Sheet: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Slash Spending on Foreign Assistance Programs That Benefit American Interests Fact SheetJune 30, 2025 Fact Sheet: Trump’s Rescission Request Would Slash Spending on Foreign Assistance Programs That Benefit American Interests The Trump administration’s FY 2025 rescission package would eliminate more than $8 billion in investments critical to global health, stability, and democracy while the administration increases spending in areas that bring little benefit to the American people. Jun 30, 2025 Laura Kilbury
4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed ArticleJune 27, 2025 4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s AI pause would block states subject to it from enforcing laws that protect residents from AI-driven harms, including criminal offenses and health care decisions. Senators should vote to remove it from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during reconciliation. Jun 27, 2025 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
Counterpoint: On Iran, Trump Endangers U.S. by Ignoring Rule of Law In the NewsJune 26, 2025 Counterpoint: On Iran, Trump Endangers U.S. by Ignoring Rule of Law In "DC Journal," Damian Murphy writes about the president's military engagement with Iran. Jun 26, 2025 DC Journal Damian Murphy
The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage ArticleJune 26, 2025 The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposal to ban state and local regulation of AI could result in the loss of tens of billions of dollars in state broadband funds unless states comply with the AI pause. Jun 26, 2025 Adam Conner, Nicole Alvarez
The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers ArticleJune 25, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers Amid a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the ultimate consequences of President Trump’s military intervention in Iran remain unknown but are potentially deeply damaging to U.S. interests. Congress should exert its authority to prevent the president from drawing the United States further into conflict in the future. Jun 25, 2025 Andrew Miller, Allison McManus
Crushing the Commonwealth: Virginians Share How the Trump Administration’s Policies Are Hurting Them, Their Livelihoods, and the Virginia Economy Past EventJune 23, 2025 Crushing the Commonwealth: Virginians Share How the Trump Administration’s Policies Are Hurting Them, Their Livelihoods, and the Virginia Economy Please join the Center for American Progress for the next in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE's cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus on the Trump administration's impacts on Virginia. Online only Jun 23, 2025
America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East In the NewsJune 21, 2025 America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East In an op-ed published by Foreign Affairs, Andrew Miller argues that by joining Israel’s campaign against Iran, the United States has made a sustainable long-term solution less attainable. Jun 21, 2025 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller
NATO’s 76th Summit Is a Reckoning—Not a Celebration ArticleJune 18, 2025 NATO’s 76th Summit Is a Reckoning—Not a Celebration President Donald Trump’s second term has begun, and the NATO alliance faces its most existential threat yet. Jun 18, 2025 Robert Benson
State Voting Rights Acts: Language Access VideoJune 17, 2025 State Voting Rights Acts: Language Access This is the fifth video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund. Jun 17, 2025 Rebecca Mears, Adam Lioz, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Democracy on the Line: Standing Up to the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Free Speech Past EventJune 17, 2025 Democracy on the Line: Standing Up to the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Free Speech Civil society is standing up to threats from the Trump administration. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 17, 2025
The Senate’s AI Ban Applies to Every State, Not Just BEAD Recipients ArticleJune 13, 2025 The Senate’s AI Ban Applies to Every State, Not Just BEAD Recipients Senate Republicans’ latest tax and budget bill draft includes a standalone 10-year federal ban on most state and local AI regulations, blocking states from addressing key harms such as algorithmic discrimination, regardless of whether they seek or have received broadband funding. Jun 13, 2025 Nicole Alvarez
Listening To Lead: A Conversation With Gov. Tim Walz Past EventJune 13, 2025 Listening To Lead: A Conversation With Gov. Tim Walz Join us for a conversation with Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and Online via Zoom Jun 13, 2025
Point: America’s Law-and-Order Problem Is Donald Trump In the NewsJune 13, 2025 Point: America’s Law-and-Order Problem Is Donald Trump In an op-ed published by Inside Sources, Damian Murphy argues that President Donald Trump's deployment of federal forces against protestors mirrors the actions of authoritarian regimes around the world. Jun 13, 2025 Inside Sources Damian Murphy
The Senate Republican Budget Bill Adds Broadband Funding That Favors Musk’s Starlink and Bans State AI Laws ArticleJune 12, 2025 The Senate Republican Budget Bill Adds Broadband Funding That Favors Musk’s Starlink and Bans State AI Laws An additional $500 million of broadband funding provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a national freeze on AI regulation by states, weaponizing public infrastructure against state action and potentially delivering a payday to Elon Musk’s satellite internet company. Jun 12, 2025 Megan Shahi
As Trump Abandons Global Leadership, G7 Must Still Address World’s Pressing Challenges ArticleJune 11, 2025 As Trump Abandons Global Leadership, G7 Must Still Address World’s Pressing Challenges Strong, clear cooperation among the world’s other leading democracies can help maintain momentum on global priorities such as confronting Russian aggression, climate change, trade, and humanitarian assistance. Jun 11, 2025 Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Ryan Mulholland, 1 More Courtney Federico
Democracy on the Line: How We Got Here and How To Stop an Authoritarian Takeover Past EventJune 10, 2025 Democracy on the Line: How We Got Here and How To Stop an Authoritarian Takeover Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on the significance of what is happening to American democracy and how we can prevent authoritarianism from taking root. Online only Jun 10, 2025
Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions ArticleJune 9, 2025 Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Is a Dangerous Escalation That Will Inflame Tensions The deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles is dangerous, unnecessary, and an abuse of power that puts communities and servicemembers at risk. Jun 9, 2025 Neera Tanden, Ben Olinsky, Damian Murphy, 1 More Debu Gandhi
America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Past EventJune 5, 2025 America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Join us for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 5, 2025
Trump Is Throwing Himself a Birthday Parade While Veterans and Military Families Face Cuts ArticleJune 5, 2025 Trump Is Throwing Himself a Birthday Parade While Veterans and Military Families Face Cuts President Donald Trump is throwing himself a costly military birthday parade while veteran and military families are suffering under the impact of ongoing cuts to critical programs and services. Jun 5, 2025 Allison McManus
Trump’s Unconstitutional Actions Threaten Democracy In the NewsJune 5, 2025 Trump’s Unconstitutional Actions Threaten Democracy In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Michael Sozan argues that it’s up to the courts, Congress, and Americans to exercise their collective responsibility and ensure the president answers to the people. Jun 5, 2025 DC Journal Michael Sozan
President Trump’s Gulf Trip Is Heavy on Theatrics, Light on Policy ArticleMay 29, 2025 President Trump’s Gulf Trip Is Heavy on Theatrics, Light on Policy President Trump’s Middle East trip was a wasted opportunity to secure major progress on a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program and resolving the war in Gaza. May 29, 2025 Andrew Miller
Previewing the End of the 2024–25 Supreme Court Term: Major Cases and the Shadow Docket Past EventMay 20, 2025 Previewing the End of the 2024–25 Supreme Court Term: Major Cases and the Shadow Docket Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event that will preview the end of the 2024-25 Supreme Court term. Online only May 20, 2025
The President and Constitutional Violations: Will the Federal Courts Contain the President’s Power Grabs? ArticleMay 20, 2025 The President and Constitutional Violations: Will the Federal Courts Contain the President’s Power Grabs? It is up to the U.S. Supreme Court to do its duty to uphold constitutional checks and balances on President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand his powers beyond what the U.S. Constitution allows. May 20, 2025 Devon Ombres
Trump’s Gulf Interests Conflict With the Interests of the American People ArticleMay 20, 2025 Trump’s Gulf Interests Conflict With the Interests of the American People President Trump’s conflicts of interest in the Gulf privilege his personal gain over American foreign policy interests. May 20, 2025 Allison McManus
Mayhem on Main Street: Trump’s Attacks on Small Business Break the Back of Local Economies Past EventMay 19, 2025 Mayhem on Main Street: Trump’s Attacks on Small Business Break the Back of Local Economies Please join the Center for American Progress, in partnership with Small Business Majority, for the next in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE’s cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus on how cuts to assistance programs, along with uncertainty and economic pressure imposed by President Trump’s tariffs, are harming the backbone of America’s economy: small businesses. Online only May 19, 2025
All the President’s Extremists: How the Trump Administration’s National Security Nominees Threaten Americans’ Safety ArticleMay 19, 2025 All the President’s Extremists: How the Trump Administration’s National Security Nominees Threaten Americans’ Safety These Trump administration nominees for key national security positions have exhibited extremist views that are dangerous for Americans’ safety. Congress should reject their nominations. May 19, 2025 Allison McManus, Dan Herman
The House Is Close To Passing a Moratorium on State Efforts To Regulate AI ArticleMay 15, 2025 The House Is Close To Passing a Moratorium on State Efforts To Regulate AI A House committee reconciliation proposal includes a federal moratorium that would nullify or prevent, for a decade, existing or future state laws that address any aspect of AI law or regulation. May 15, 2025 Adam Conner
Reconciliation Provision Would Let Executive Branch Dismantle Nonprofits Under Pretext of Fighting Terrorism ArticleMay 13, 2025 Reconciliation Provision Would Let Executive Branch Dismantle Nonprofits Under Pretext of Fighting Terrorism The House’s tax portion of the reconciliation bill would give unprecedented power to the executive branch and allow it to unilaterally designate nonprofits as “terrorist supporting organizations,” possibly silencing them overnight. May 13, 2025 Greta Bedekovics
What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions ArticleMay 12, 2025 What To Know About the Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship and Nationwide Injunctions On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case challenging the nationwide injunctions that stopped President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from going into effect. May 12, 2025 Hayley Durudogan, Devon Ombres
Pushing Back and Moving Forward: A Conversation With Sen. Chris Van Hollen Past EventMay 12, 2025 Pushing Back and Moving Forward: A Conversation With Sen. Chris Van Hollen Join us for the second installment of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom May 12, 2025
A 21st Century Privacy Act: Ending the Exploitation of Unlawfully Obtained Government Data ReportMay 12, 2025 A 21st Century Privacy Act: Ending the Exploitation of Unlawfully Obtained Government Data Legally mandated data deletion and algorithmic disgorgement of systems built using unlawfully obtained personal data would prevent federal agencies and private actors from continuing to benefit from their use. May 12, 2025 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
Point: Deception and Destruction — Musk and DOGE’s Real Goal In the NewsMay 8, 2025 Point: Deception and Destruction — Musk and DOGE’s Real Goal In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Ben Olinsky argues that DOGE’s sweeping cuts are deliberately destroying the parts of government Americans rely on for basic services and protections. May 8, 2025 InsideSources Ben Olinsky
The Trump Administration and the FCC Are Weakening Freedom of the Press and Hurting Americans ArticleMay 5, 2025 The Trump Administration and the FCC Are Weakening Freedom of the Press and Hurting Americans President Donald Trump and the Federal Communications Commission are taking unprecedented steps that weaken the media’s First Amendment rights and misuse the regulatory process, as seen in ongoing proceedings involving CBS. May 5, 2025 Michael Sozan
State Voting Rights Acts: Preclearance VideoMay 2, 2025 State Voting Rights Acts: Preclearance This is the fourth video in the “State Voting Rights Acts: Explained” video series created by the Center for American Progress and the Legal Defense Fund. May 2, 2025 Rebecca Mears, Adam Lioz, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Trump Should Not Give Israel a Pass on Gaza Blockade In the NewsMay 1, 2025 Trump Should Not Give Israel a Pass on Gaza Blockade Andrew Miller and Philip Gordon make the case for why President Trump should be held to the same high standard as former President Biden on Gaza. May 1, 2025 Foreign Policy Andrew Miller, Philip Gordon
Public Companies Should Be Transparent About Not Complying With TikTok Ban ArticleApril 30, 2025 Public Companies Should Be Transparent About Not Complying With TikTok Ban Public companies’ reliance on Trump’s questionable executive orders allowing them to not comply with the TikTok ban raises questions about their potential liability and whether they should disclose their noncompliance to investors. Apr 30, 2025 Adam Conner
Cutting Deep Abroad and at Home: Slashing Foreign Assistance Causes Worldwide Harm Past EventApril 28, 2025 Cutting Deep Abroad and at Home: Slashing Foreign Assistance Causes Worldwide Harm Please join the Center for American Progress for the next in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE’s cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus on how cuts to foreign assistance will not only affect those abroad who depend on aid, but also farmers and small businesses here at home who rely on foreign assistance grants. Online via Zoom Apr 28, 2025
Democratic backsliding in Europe holds lessons for America In the NewsApril 24, 2025 Democratic backsliding in Europe holds lessons for America In an op-ed for Politico EU, Robert Benson discusses how America can more effectively push back against authoritarian creep by learning from the experiences of European countries. Apr 24, 2025 Politico EU Robert Benson
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students ArticleApril 24, 2025 A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could make it much harder for students with disabilities to sue their schools for discrimination, potentially limiting access to schooling for millions of Americans. Apr 24, 2025 Casey Doherty, Hayley Durudogan
Trump’s First 100 Days: Creating an Imperial Presidency That Harms Americans ReportApril 24, 2025 Trump’s First 100 Days: Creating an Imperial Presidency That Harms Americans President Donald Trump is smashing constitutional and legal guardrails to build an authoritarian presidency that cements his political power and ultimately harms Americans. Apr 24, 2025 Michael Sozan, Ben Olinsky
100 Days of the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy: Global Chaos, American Weakness, and Human Suffering ReportApril 24, 2025 100 Days of the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy: Global Chaos, American Weakness, and Human Suffering In only 100 days, the Trump administration has wrought chaos around the world and weakened the United States’ place in it—leaving the American people and billions of others worldwide to pay the price. Apr 24, 2025 Allison McManus, Ryan Mulholland, Andrew Miller, 3 More Dan Herman, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico
Trump’s Unlawful Removal of Independent Agency Leaders Threatens Hard-Won Protections Past EventApril 23, 2025 Trump’s Unlawful Removal of Independent Agency Leaders Threatens Hard-Won Protections Join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion about the vital role that independent agencies play in protecting Americans. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Apr 23, 2025
Trade, Trust, and Transition: Shaping the Next Transatlantic Chapter ReportApril 22, 2025 Trade, Trust, and Transition: Shaping the Next Transatlantic Chapter The Center for American Progress and the Foundation for European Progressive Studies offer essays on the most pressing transatlantic issues. Apr 22, 2025 Allison McManus, Robert Benson
CAP’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Privacy Working Group’s RFI ArticleApril 21, 2025 CAP’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Privacy Working Group’s RFI The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee privacy working group’s request for information (RFI) on a data privacy and security framework. Apr 21, 2025 Nicole Alvarez