The Trump Administration Is Intentionally Erasing the Black History Told by Public Lands and Waters ArticleFebruary 20, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Intentionally Erasing the Black History Told by Public Lands and Waters Public lands tell America’s full and true story, yet new Trump administration policies threaten to erase Black history, undermine access, and distort the national memory. Feb 20, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mariam Rashid, Kendra Hughes
Our Defense Industrial Base—We Get What We Pay For In the NewsFebruary 19, 2026 Our Defense Industrial Base—We Get What We Pay For Frank Kendall writes for the Center for a New American Security about how to address issues with the defense industrial base. Feb 19, 2026 Center for a New American Security Frank Kendall
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
Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles Hoja informativaFebruary 19, 2026 Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles El plan de CAP se centraría en iniciativas federales para reducir los precios en el supermercado y permitir que los salarios se pongan al día con el aumento del precio de los alimentos, lo que le ahorraría a una familia típica de cuatro personas un promedio de $134 al año. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 3 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee, Amina Khalique
How Trump’s Unilateral Foreign Policy Has Eroded American Power ArticleFebruary 19, 2026 How Trump’s Unilateral Foreign Policy Has Eroded American Power In his State of the Union address, President Trump will attempt to project strength. But while his administration’s unilateral foreign policy—from military strikes on Iran to reckless tariffs—expands the bounds of executive power, it has only weakened the United States on the world stage. Feb 19, 2026 Allison McManus, Dawn Le
Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable ReportFebruary 19, 2026 Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable CAP’s plan would keep price growth in check while cracking down on anticompetitive behavior in the food industry and helping to prevent future price shocks. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 2 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee
Fact Sheet: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable Fact SheetFebruary 19, 2026 Fact Sheet: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable CAP’s plan would focus on federal efforts to lower grocery costs and allow wages to catch up with the rising cost of food—saving the typical family of four an average of $134 annually. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 3 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee, Amina Khalique
Democracy on the Line: The Trump Administration’s Egregious Attacks on the Freedom of the Press Past EventFebruary 18, 2026 Democracy on the Line: The Trump Administration’s Egregious Attacks on the Freedom of the Press Join the Center for American Progress for an online event about the Trump administration’s attacks on press freedoms and how to stand up to these unconstitutional abuses of power. Online via Zoom Feb 18, 2026
The States’ Secret Weapon: Reclaiming the Authority to Limit Corporate Power In the NewsFebruary 18, 2026 The States’ Secret Weapon: Reclaiming the Authority to Limit Corporate Power In an op-ed for The States Forum, Tom Moore argues that states have the authority to limit corporate power. Feb 18, 2026 The States Forum Tom Moore
Fact Sheet: 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Fact SheetFebruary 18, 2026 Fact Sheet: 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, fossil fuel industries have benefited heavily from government subsidies in the form of direct tax incentives, steep discounts on public lands, reduced permitting barriers, government services, and lack of accountability for their pollution and public health impacts. Feb 18, 2026 Alia Hidayat, Sophie Conroy, Gianna Sala
The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Michigan ArticleFebruary 18, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Michigan Nearly 4.2 million, or 82 percent of electric utility customers in Michigan, will pay more for electricity this year due to new Trump administration policies. Feb 18, 2026 Akshay Thyagarajan
5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels ReportFebruary 17, 2026 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels While renewables have received scrutiny from the Trump administration and congressional Republicans over subsidies, the administration’s narrative hides how fossil fuel industries reap the benefits of a distorted market that has made Americans pay more for polluting fossil energy for decades. Feb 17, 2026 Alia Hidayat, Sophie Conroy, Gianna Sala