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CAP Poll Shows How Americans Want Policymakers To Lower Electricity Bills And Provide Immediate Relief

A Plan for American Electricity Affordability

CAP’s plan is a combination of immediate relief and investment to lower electricity system costs and deliver more than $125 billion in residential consumer savings, or around $900 per household, over four years, with billions more in savings thereafter.

Fact Sheet: A Plan for American Electricity Affordability

CAP’s plan would save households more than $900 in energy costs over four years while building a better energy system that saves American families billions in the years to come.

A Plan To Keep Maryland Safe

Gov. Wes Moore will explain how his administration is delivering record crime decreases for Maryland.

The Next Voting Rights Agenda

Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock will discuss the path forward for voting rights post-Callais. Moderated by Symone Sanders Townsend.

AI and the Public Good

Ezra Klein will explore what a new approach to artificial intelligence might look like—one intended to maximize AI’s benefits for the public. Moderated by Chris Hayes.

The Future of American Foreign Policy

Sen. Andy Kim and former Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will discuss a vision for America’s foreign policy that strengthens America without bullying allies. Moderated by Jen Psaki.

Fighting To Protect Americans’ Freedoms and Rights

Rep. Robert Garcia and Mayor Jacob Frey will discuss what's at stake for civil rights and civil liberties this year, including how mayors and a new Congress might act to check Trump. Moderated by Ari Melber.

Making Life Affordable in New Jersey and Beyond

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is showing the country how states can—and should—use every tool at their disposal to bring down costs for working families, especially utility costs. Moderated by Alicia Menendez.

New Ideas To Lower Costs

Americans are finding it harder to make ends meet as costs creep up on everything from groceries to health care to housing. Reps. Greg Casar, Maxwell Frost, and Lauren Underwood will discuss how the Hill can take action to make life more affordable. Moderated by MS NOW's Catherine Rampell.

National Security Ideas for the Future

Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq, will lay out how the conflict in Iran is driving up costs for every American and offer his ideas for the path forward.

Opening Remarks

Virtual Exclusive Programming: Build, Baby, Build

Host Colin Seeberger talks with CAP Senior Fellow Chad Maisel about CAP's plan to ease the housing crisis.

The Next 250 Years for Virginia and America

Gov. Abigail Spanberger will outline her agenda to make life more affordable for Virginians, as well as the state’s unique role in the America250 celebrations. Moderated by Jonathan Capehart.

Virtual Exclusive Programming: Addressing the Cost of Health Care

In the final virtual exclusive segment of the day, host Colin Seeberger is joined by CAP Senior Fellow Topher Spiro as they discuss CAP's plan to lower health care costs for everyday Americans.

A Growth and Opportunity Agenda for Everyone

Sen. Cory Booker will provide remarks ahead of a frank conversation about how economic growth can benefit working families across the country. Moderated by Neera Tanden.

The Path Forward for Universal Child Care

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will lay out an agenda for universal child care.

Fighting Fire With Fire

Gov. Gavin Newsom will lay out ideas on artificial intelligence, discuss the stakes for democracy of our politics today, and consider how to meet the current moment. Moderated by Neera Tanden.

Virtual Exclusive Programming: A Path Forward on Utilities

Host Colin Seeberger talks with CAP Senior Vice President for Energy and Environment Trevor Higgins about CAP's new plan to reign in utility costs.

A Look Ahead at the 120th Congress

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will lay out what a new majority would do on day one and beyond. Moderated by John Podesta.

Virtual Exclusive Programming: Saving Us From the SAVE Act

Virtual programming host Colin Seeberger is joined by CAP's Director of Democracy Policy Greta Bedekovics, who has been leading the charge against the discriminatory SAVE Act.

Closing Remarks

CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden offers closing remarks.

Defending America’s Elections

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer will discuss election security ahead of the midterms.

Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer: How President Trump’s War in Iran Wreaks Havoc on the African Continent

President Trump’s war of choice has triggered a global energy and fertilizer crisis, disproportionately devastating African countries already strained by debt and climate stress.

The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Raising Costs for Rural Communities, Farmers, and Food Production

Rural households are paying, on average, at least $26 per week more at the pump, and an oil-dependent food supply chain means we should expect more expensive grocery prices for months to come.

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

What the Trump Administration Report on Anti-Christian Bias Gets Wrong

This misleading report cherry-picks facts and distorts reality on abortion, LGBTQ+ equality, and vaccines in order to advance a partisan agenda and polarize Americans.

What the Iran War Taught China About Fighting the United States

In an article for the Council on Foreign Relations, Michael Schiffer argues that Iran's approach to its war with the United States is a case study for China.

Proposed Electric Vehicle Fees Would Only Make Life Less Affordable for Americans

Electric vehicles help shield Americans from volatile gas prices and are already cheaper to maintain and operate than gas-powered cars; yet some members of Congress are seeking to make this technology more expensive through the upcoming surface transportation bill.

The American workforce is a matriarchy

In an op-ed for Salon, Sara Estep argues that insufficient access to high-quality, affordable child care is the real career killer for American mothers.

Women Workers Are a Lifeline for the Economy

As Mother’s Day approaches, April jobs data highlight that women have been a bright spot in a volatile labor market, and underneath that trend are working mothers’ labor force participation rates.

How Trump’s $500 Million UAE Crypto Deal Trades U.S. National Security for Family Profit

Days before Trump’s second inauguration, the United Arab Emirates’ “Spy Sheikh” secretly bought 49 percent of the Trump family’s crypto firm. Months later, the administration handed over America’s most sensitive AI chips technology to the United Arab Emirates despite national security concerns. This isn’t just profiteering; it’s a betrayal of U.S. national security.

India’s Elections and Global Implications

Please join the Center for American Progress and Hindus for Human Rights for a panel of democracy and foreign policy experts shedding light on the recent elections, the significance for India's global ambitions, and implications for future U.S.-India relations.

Auto-enrollment in Medicare Advantage isn’t a nudge. It’s a trap

In an op-ed published by Fortune, Brian Keyser sounds the alarm on the dangers of Medicare Advantage auto-enrollment.

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

Democrats are split on healthcare. But voters need immediate relief

In an op-ed published by MS NOW, Neera Tanden and Topher Spiro explain why addressing the cost-of-living crisis head-on is the only way to reengage a voter base that literally cannot afford to wait.

The Supreme Court’s Callais Decisions Undermine the Voting Rights Act and Sow Election Chaos

The Supreme Court is disregarding decades of its own conservative precedent—and the bedrock Purcell principle—in an ongoing quest to undermine voting rights.

Virginia Joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact Puts the Finish Line in Sight

Virginia’s newly added 13 electoral votes mean that four more states signing could bring the agreement into force, ensuring that presidents would finally be selected by popular vote and that the promise of “one person, one vote” would be fulfilled.

A multilateral green trade pact?

In a podcast from the Lowy Institute, Ryan Mulholland discusses how governments can go about designing green trade agreements.

How Market-Based Sectoral Pay Standards Raise Wages and Improve Affordability

Policymakers can boost wages, improve affordability, and address public challenges by extending prevailing wage and other pay standards to the private sector.

Strategic Instability: The Trump Administration’s Contradictory Taiwan Signals Court Disaster Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The administration’s transactional and incoherent posturing on Taiwan recklessly erodes deterrence, producing a strategic instability that invites a catastrophic military miscalculation between the United States and China.

Trump May Have To Pay a Price for Weaponizing the DOJ

Long-standing but long-neglected federal law allows those subjected to politicized prosecutions to recover legal costs.

Panel Discussion

The Center for American Progress' managing director for National Security and International Policy, Allison McManus, will moderate a panel of experts.

CAP Message Testing on Utilities Prices and Data Centers

New polling from the Center for American Progress offers tested policy proposals and guidance to effectively message on addressing the rise in utility prices, and the building and regulation of data centers. 

CAP Message Testing on Housing

New polling from the Center for American Progress offers tested policy proposals and guidance to effectively message on addressing housing costs.

CAP Message Testing on Health Care Policy

New polling from the Center for American Progress offers tested policy proposals and guidance to effectively message on addressing health care costs.

CAP Message Testing on Grocery Prices

New polling from the Center for American Progress offers tested policy proposals and guidance to effectively message on addressing the rise in grocery prices.

Helping Disabled College Students of Color Prepare for Life After Graduation

A new pilot program offers a community-driven model to support disabled students of color as they transition out of college—underscoring the urgent need for federal investment.

Orbán Is Gone, But Europe’s Divisions Remain

Viktor Orbán’s political demise in Hungary is forcing the European Union to confront its internal divisions more directly than it has in years.

Addressing Questions Surrounding Hawaii’s Bold Move To Undo Citizens United

Hawaii is poised to become the first state to use its long-dormant legal authority to drain corporate money from its elections—and the legal questions raised about the move have clean answers.

Preemption of State AI Laws Is Not the Path Forward

Join the Center for American Progress for a discussion about why state preemption of AI, child safety, and privacy laws is not the path forward for meaningful AI legislation and what real issues must be prioritized in any meaningful federal AI legislation.

Hear from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and more

America has big problems. We have big IDEAS to solve them

Unilateralism in trade calls for a new approach to build a green future

In an essay published by the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks, Ryan Mulholland argues that climate and trade policy should be treated as complementary disciplines.

The American Franchise Act Would Harm Workers and Small Businesses

Federal lawmakers are debating a bill that would let corporate franchisors off the hook when they undermine workers’ rights and leave small franchisees solely liable for labor law violations.

Measuring America’s Licensed Child Care Supply

Analysis conducted in 2025 measuring families’ access to child care programs, a crucial first step to mitigating the child care supply crisis.

Map of America’s Licensed Child Care Deserts

CAP's latest map showing child care deserts in the United States.

America’s Licensed Child Care Deserts

Eight years after our initial report, CAP’s 2026 analyses of U.S. licensed child care supply reveal that just fewer than half of the nation's young children still live in child care deserts.

Executive Summary: America’s Licensed Child Care Deserts

Lawmakers must address the nation’s child care supply crisis; according to CAP’s 2026 analysis, nearly half of young children are in licensed child care deserts, with rural areas facing the worst shortages.

Successful Cellphone Bans Require Partnerships With Families

In an op-ed for Inside Sources, Weadé James writes that parents and caregivers are essential in helping to curb excessive cellphone use in schools.

6 Policies Proved To Increase Union Membership

Evidence shows that more workers join unions when policies support workplace organizing, access, sectoral bargaining, the Ghent system, and dues paying, and provide funding.

Panel Discussion

A panel discussion with representatives from the Center for American Progress, the AFL-CIO Tech Institute, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Public Citizen, and Public Knowledge for a discussion about why state preemption of AI, child safety, and privacy laws is not the path forward for meaningful AI legislation and what real issues must be prioritized in any meaningful federal AI legislation.

State Climate Action in 2026: How States Are Delivering Real Benefits Through Climate and Clean Energy Policy

As the Trump administration drives up costs and creates new challenges, states are making timely decisions on infrastructure and accountability, advancing policies that tackle climate change, lower energy bills, improve air quality, and support good-paying clean energy jobs.

State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran

Gasoline prices have risen sharply since before the war, costing drivers across the United States about $38 more per month.

Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections

The ceasefire was extended, but the global crisis is already here

‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening

A Reel Progress screening and exclusive conversation with political strategist James Carville.

Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis

President Trump’s war of choice is generating a devastating food and health crisis, made far worse by his administration’s gutting of the global humanitarian system.

Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Plan To Pump More Money Into ICE and Border Patrol Is a Missed Opportunity To Help Americans

Rather than funneling more money into immigration enforcement and border protection, Congress should be ensuring Americans can afford basic necessities such as health care and groceries.

Climate Action, Close to Home

Please join the Center for American Progress for an event on local climate action during D.C. Climate Week.

Why Alaska and U.S. Territories Get Damage, Not Dollars, From Deep-Sea Mining

The Trump administration is advancing deep-sea mining in U.S. waters near the Pacific territories and Alaska, a process Indigenous leaders have identified as "resource colonialism" due to its prioritization of corporate interests, the permanent ecological damage it causes, and the fact that its profits flow outward to shareholders while providing no economic benefits to communities struggling with high costs, precarious jobs, and faltering public services.

The one question Trump’s Fed chair nominee must answer

In an op-ed published by MS NOW, Jared Bernstein urges Congress to probe Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh on whether he is willing to stand up to President Donald Trump and maintain Fed independence.

Voters’ Response to Messaging Ahead of ICE Reconciliation Funding Bill

Assessing the support for hypothetical messaging ahead of congressional Republicans’ effort to provide tens of billions of dollars in new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran

Civilians have suffered devastating health and environmental costs as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for future generations.

Stabilizing and Strengthening State Funding for Public Higher Education After the Big Beautiful Bill

Despite steep federal funding cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill, states can continue to support public higher education by creating progressive state tax revenue streams and strengthening rainy day funds to support postsecondary student success and degree completion.

An EU-China bridge is designed to crumble

In an op-ed published by Euractiv, Robert Benson explains why Europe should not let its prosperity be contingent on Beijing’s tolerance.

The Iran War Is a Win for China

Andrew Miller and Michael Clark outline why the Trump administration's war in Iran benefits China.

Abortion is a Religious Freedom: Opinion

In an op-ed for Rewire News Group, Sally Steenland argues that abortion bans violate the constitutional right to religious freedom.

Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not

And Trump’s lie about your tax refund

Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges

Join the CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies.

In Conversation

A moderated conversation between James Carville and CAP's Frederick Bell

The Trump Administration’s Policies Have Hurt Growth, Jobs, and Prices

A new macroeconomic simulation suggests that the Trump administration’s agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation.

Climate Change Is Here—and America’s Most Marginalized Communities Are on the Front Lines

After Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Northern Mariana Islands Tuesday, it is clear that climate change is already here—and hitting marginalized U.S. communities first. What comes next must be a commitment to resilience, preparedness, and equitable recovery.

Exporting MAGA Ideology: Why Orbán’s Loss Doesn’t End the Threat Posed by the Extreme Right

Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary dealt a real blow to MAGA’s international project, but it will not stop the Trump administration from using American power to promote far-right allies abroad.

Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement

Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals a repudiation of corrupt governance and a blow for the global authoritarian movement—including Trump.

CAP Urges the Department of Education To Strengthen Safeguards for Workforce Pell Grants and Protect Students From Low-Value Programs

The Center for American Progress submitted comments to the Department of Education to ensure the program is accountable and valuable to students.

The Trump Administration’s $1,000 Tax Refund Promise Falls Short by $665

IRS data show that tax refunds, which naturally fluctuate year to year, are up only $346 after the Trump administration repeatedly promised that they would increase by “$1,000 or more.”

The Trump Administration’s Changes to the Child Care and Development Fund Would Strip Families of Thousands of Dollars in Potential Child Care Savings

Removing a 7 percent cap on child care copayments would put much-needed relief from rising child care costs out of reach for families in 10 states.

What America Has Lost in the War With Iran

Iran appears to have emerged as the winner in Donald Trump’s war of choice.

Trump’s War May Be Over But the Economic Damage Is Not

Consumers and businesses have already weathered substantial economic costs from the war in Iran, and prices and risks could remain elevated for months.

Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients

And why President Trump’s new budget is historic in the worst way possible

The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual conversation with expert panelists based in the region who will explore the regional political, security, and humanitarian dynamics of the U.S.-Israeli war, with a particular focus on Lebanon.

Panel Discussion

CAP’s Madison Weiss will lead a moderated conversation with policy experts.

Resumen ejecutivo: Una Declaración de Derechos del Paciente para reducir los costos de la atención médica

El plan de CAP limitaría los aumentos injustificados de las primas, reduciría los deducibles al frenar los precios hospitalarios atípicos, y sustituiría la autorización previa por una revisión clínica independiente y basada en la evidencia, con el fin de reducir los costos de atención médica y ampliar el acceso oportuno a la atención.

Americans Want a Health Care Agenda That Reduces Costs Now

A series of surveys fielded by the Center for American Progress and Blue Rose Research finds that Americans are prepared to support significant, even aggressive, health care reforms if they can plausibly deliver lower costs in the near term.

A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs

CAP's plan would deliver immediate relief on premiums, deductibles, and insurance denials.

Executive Summary: A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs

CAP’s plan would limit unjustified premium increases; reduce deductibles by reining in outlier hospital prices; and replace prior authorization with independent, evidence-based clinical review to lower health care costs and increase access to timely care.

Trump’s Budget Request Cuts Programs That Help Ordinary Americans and Sinks That Money Toward War

What are some of the proposed cuts in the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget?

10 Reasons the Ten Commandments Should Not Be Posted in Public School Classrooms

Some state legislatures continue to advance bills despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that such displays are unconstitutional. Religious instruction is best left to families and houses of worship.

The Dangers of Hegseth’s “Warfighter” Ethos

In an op-ed for Just Security, Allison McManus outlines the dangers of Pete Hegseth's approach to foreign policy, arguing its "maximum lethality" ethos fails to leverage the real strengths of the U.S. armed forces.

What City Leaders Say Is Helping Drive Down Gun Violence in Their Communities

Estimates suggest that 2025 marked another historic year of declining gun violence nationwide since the COVID-era surge. Here is what officials from cities seeing the largest declines in gun violence are saying about how they have improved public safety since 2021.

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security

Under the pretense of national security, and amid a self-inflicted energy crisis of President Trump’s own making, the administration’s “God Squad” has exempted all Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from the Endangered Species Act, risking the extinction of critically endangered species such as the Rice’s whale.

5 Things You Should Know About AI Right Now

In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Adam Conner outlines five things to know about the state of artificial intelligence today.

Trump’s new budget proposal is historic—in one of the worst ways possible

In an op-ed for MS NOW, Bobby Kogan argues that President Trump's military-focused budget is historically cruel, cutting funding to education, housing, and health.

Volatile Job Numbers Mask Stagnant Labor Market in the Trump Administration’s Economy: Analysis of the March 2026 Jobs Report

Job growth over the past year has been flat, even as jobs numbers rebounded in March 2026, resulting in persistent struggles for young workers, workers with college degrees, and Black workers.

Introductory Remarks

CAP's Senior Vice President for Energy and Environment Trevor Higgins will provide introductory remarks.

“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

The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War

Please join the Center for American Progress for an online discussion on the economic costs of the U.S. war in Iran.

Protecting Constitutional Freedoms of Speech and Assembly During the Second Trump Administration

As the Trump administration attacks the social fabric of the United States, the continued peaceful resistance of Americans will turn the tide against democratic backsliding.

Fact Sheet: Mandating 21st Century Policing Standards for Federal Immigration Enforcement

DHS should follow the lead of state and local law enforcement agencies and increase standards to ensure that ICE and CBP agents are highly qualified, well-trained, and held accountable.

4 Strategies To Improve ICE and CBP Recruiting, Hiring, and Training Using State and Local Best Practices

Congress must require the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen its recruitment, hiring, and training practices to prevent the deployment of unqualified or inadequately trained agents.

Panel Discussion

Allison McManus, managing director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, will moderate a conversation with expert panelists based in the region.

5 Ways the Trump Administration’s War With Iran Is Making It Harder To Make Things in America

The consequences of Trump’s war are squeezing U.S. manufacturers and putting working-class jobs at risk.

The Trump Administration Is Sabotaging Its Own Arctic Strategy

Michael Schiffer writes in Just Security about the problems with the Trump administration's Arctic strategy.

Trading Offshore Wind for LNG: A Lose-Lose for Americans

The Interior Department’s unprecedented deal with TotalEnergies redirects nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars away from reliable domestic electricity production and into volatile fossil fuels destined for export, signaling a new, corrupt approach to depriving the nation’s grid of new sources of clean energy.

Expert Panel

Discussion by economic experts on the cost impacts of Trump's war of choice in Iran.

As Americans Deepen Their Nonviolent Mobilization, the Trump Administration Begins To Make Concessions

The “No Kings” protests this March show steady movement toward 3.5 percent participation among the U.S. population, with related mobilizations in Minnesota forcing the government to meet some of the people’s demands

The Flip Side of Affordability: Raising Wages Across the Country

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event featuring strategies for raising wages from across the country.

Counterpoint: Trump’s Iran War Has Done Russia and China a Service

Andrew Miller writes for InsideSources' DC Journal about why the war in Iran benefits Russia and China.

In the First Year, President Trump’s Tariffs Have Cost Small-Business Importers $306,000 on Average

New state-by-state analysis finds that the Trump administration’s trade policies are a hefty tax on small businesses, the backbone of America’s workforce.

Does Medicare Still Cover Durable Medical Equipment?

Yes—but the six-month Medicare enrollment moratorium does apply to certain DME suppliers. Here’s what it means for people who rely on DME.

What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead

How the SAVE Act will impact rural Americans

By the End of the Week, the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Will Likely Have Cost $25 Billion

The administration reportedly plans to request another $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. What could that much money buy instead?

Trump Wants to Destroy Anthropic Because It Is Doing Congress’ Job of Preventing Him from Abusing AI

In an essay published by The UnPopulist, Adam Conner argues that the Trump administration wants to ignore the safety restrictions that guide ethical use of AI in order to assert American dominance, including in the war on Iran.

Trump’s War in Iran Is Increasing Mortgage Rates

The increase in mortgage rates since the end of February will cost a typical first-time homebuyer $22,680.

5 Reasons Why the Nonviolent Minnesota Protests Succeeded

The nonviolent mobilization in Minnesota provided valuable lessons for how everyday Americans can successfully force fundamental changes from the government. Democracy depends on people power and accountability.

Panel Discussion

Frederick Bell, CAP's associate director for state climate policy, will moderate a discussion with local leaders.

SNAP Cuts Could Lead To 70,000 Avoidable Deaths

New state estimates reveal expanded work requirements could result in tens of thousands of avoidable deaths across the country by 2040.

Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War

Please join CAP for an online discussion on this tragedy and its implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfare.

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

Panel Discussion

CAP Managing Director for Economic Policy Lily Roberts will moderate a panel discussion with leading experts on raising wages from around the country.

Keynote Remarks

Arin Dube, University of Massachusetts Amherst Provost Professor of Economics and author of the forthcoming The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It will provide keynote remarks.

Introductory Remarks

CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will provide introductory remarks.

Updated: TrumpRx Discounts 0.13 Percent of Prescription Drugs While 22 Million Americans See Costs Rise

Premiums have more than doubled for millions of Americans since enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired, and millions more are projected to lose coverage over the next decade. The administration’s response: a coupon portal covering 80 out of more than 24,000 FDA-approved drugs, with new savings on at most 31.

One Year After ‘Liberation Day,’ American Workers Are Feeling the Negative Effects of the Trump Administration’s Tariffs

The Trump administration’s tariff agenda has resulted in blue-collar job losses in nearly every state while failing to boost manufacturing or close the trade deficit in goods.

Introductory Remarks

Introductory and welcome remarks by CAP's President and CEO Neera Tanden.

Panel Discussion

Our expert panel discusses the facts about the school bombing and its implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfare.

Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Virginia

Virginia will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers starting in December 2028.

How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead

Instead of proposing solutions to the skyrocketing energy prices Americans face as a result of President Trump’s war with Iran, the Trump administration has put forward ideas that benefit the oil and gas industry.

Escaping the Medigap Trap: A Path to Real Choice in Medicare

How flawed enrollment rules trap Medicare beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans—and what policymakers can do about it.

Defeating Iranian drones means listening to Ukraine

Luke Zahner and Robert Benson write in Stars and Stripes about how Iranian-designed drones are changing modern warfare and what Ukraine has learned about combating them.

Diplomatic Malpractice: The Trump Administration’s Failure To Protect and Evacuate U.S. Embassies and Citizens in the Middle East

Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. EDT discussing this dereliction of duty.

What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran

And how one tax policy could help build 1 million new homes

Iran Spotlights How Trump Is Fracturing the Transatlantic Alliance

President Trump’s war with Iran is exposing how Europe has grown too divided and too dependent to resist an increasingly coercive transatlantic alliance.

No More Reacting: An Argument for a Clean Industrial Policy—and Against Competitiveness as an Organizing Economic Principle

Moving beyond the failures of the Trump administration, the United States will need to embrace a strategy for fighting the climate crisis that prioritizes values such as support for working people and establishes a precedent for international collaboration.

1 Simple Tax Policy To Create Nearly 1 Million New Multifamily Homes

Changing tax depreciation for rental apartments and duplexes could create up to 1 million new homes for rent over the next decade.

The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy

The war in Iran will cost Americans more at the pump as well as on their utility and grocery bills while continuing to also cost U.S. military service members and civilians their lives.

Congress Must Stop Prediction Market Corruption

Recent reports of prediction market bets made ahead of surprise government actions point to potentially corrupt use of insider information for personal profit. Congress must put an end to this practice.

Regional Recalibration After the Iran Strikes

President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran has upended a careful balance regional actors have long sought to strike between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

4 Things To Know About Sectoral Bargaining

Sectoral bargaining strengthens worker voice, boosts pay and benefits, and supports a stronger middle class—and more of it can happen with the right policy changes.

‘Among Neighbors’: A Reel Progress Screening

Join the Center for American Progress for the Washington, D.C., premiere of "Among Neighbors" followed by a conversation with director and producer, Yoav Potash.

Panel Discussion

Guests discuss their roles leading prior evacuations, and detail what congressional oversight has looked like in the past.

CAP Urges the Department of Education To Protect Access to Graduate Degrees and Lower Costs for Student Loan Borrowers

New Trump administration student loan policies will make postsecondary education more expensive and create new barriers for students seeking to earn graduate degrees.

Memo on Supplemental Appropriation for Iran War

Lawmakers in Congress have the upper hand both morally and politically in opposing the war in Iran.

How Union Bargaining Can Buoy Affordability

In an op-ed for Progressive Magazine, Jared Bernstein and David Madland argue that union bargaining is one of the most effective ways to address the affordability crisis.

Trump’s Short-Sighted Africa Strategy

The Trump administration views the African continent as “peripheral” to U.S. interests—a gross strategic miscalculation that will set back America’s security, competitiveness, and influence in the years to come.

Four changes in the day-to-day work of Congress that could meaningfully improve governance.

In a symposium published by NOTUS, Ben Olinsky argues that members of Congress from both parties should be guaranteed a fair opportunity to offer amendments and receive votes on them.

Immigrants Make the Labor Market Great

CAP analysis of the February 2026 employment report shows that President Trump’s promises to native-born workers have yet to materialize while reduced immigration is poised to have a negative effect overall on employment and wages in the long run.

The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran

In starting war with Iran, President Trump and his administration have knowingly put service members in harm’s way, inflicted suffering on innocent civilians, and left the American people to bear the financial burden of this needless conflict.

How the Iran War Will Undermine U.S. Competition With China

In an op-ed for The National Interest, Michael Schiffer writes that the war with Iran undermines U.S. competition with China.

What’s Next in the Fight Between the Department of Defense and Anthropic

Join CAP for an event with leading experts on AI and defense to find out what is going to happen next between the DOD and Anthropic.

The Department of Defense’s Conflict With Anthropic and Deal With OpenAI Are a Call for Congress To Act

Both Anthropic and OpenAI are calling on elected leaders to provide new AI protections.

The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran

Plus, 5 things to know about the DOD’s attack on Anthropic

Counterpoint: War With Iran Means Short-Term and Long-Term Damage

In an op-ed for Inside Sources, Damian Murphy and Andrew Miller argue that the longer the war in Iran continues, the greater the long-term repercussions will be.

The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Is Not What a Free Press Looks Like

In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Neera Tanden argues that the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is bad news for the United States' economy and its democracy.

The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion

The Trump administration has launched a reckless war of choice in the Middle East, which has already imposed an estimated cost of more than $5 billion on the American taxpayer.

The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections

As long recognized by courts, the U.S. Constitution gives primary authority to states to set the rules for elections, with no role for presidents.

Modeling the Impact of Sectoral Bargaining for U.S. Workers

New statistical modeling suggests that sectoral bargaining could more than double collective bargaining coverage in the United States and generate big gains in union density.

The Trump Administration’s Trade Deals Are the Epitome of Corporate-Style ‘Short-Termism’ in Foreign Policy, and the American People Will Pay the Price for Years To Come

The lasting consequences of the Trump administration’s trade policy demonstrate the cost of headline-chasing leadership.

Panel Discussion

A panel discussion with leading experts on AI and defense to find out what is going to happen next between the DOD and Anthropic.

An Update on Military Actions in Iran

CAP experts are ready to fill you in on the details and repercussions of military actions in Iran.

Are the Iran strikes a good idea?

In a symposium for NOTUS, Damian Murphy argued that the U.S. strikes on Iran were wrong and unlawful, adding that American voters don't support regime change wars.

In discussion

A panel of CAP experts discusses the ongoing situation in Iran.

What Both Anthropic and the Pentagon Get Wrong

In an op-ed for The New York Times, Frank Kendall writes about the standoff between Anthropic and the Department of Defense, arguing that Congress must pass strong regulations on artificial intelligence to ensure a level playing field and balanced interests.

The SAVE America Act Explained: How the New ‘Show Your Papers’ Voting Bill Is Even More Extreme Than the SAVE Act

At President Donald Trump’s urging, Congress is intent on passing an even more extreme version of the SAVE Act. But no matter what the far right calls these “show your papers” bills, its push to require Americans to show a passport or birth certificate to vote threatens to silence millions.

Trump Is Potentially Leading the United States Into an Unnecessary War With Iran

President Donald Trump is poised to carry out military action in Iran, but intervention is unlikely to achieve its objectives and brings grave risks of retaliation and a longer regional entanglement.

In Conversation

A moderated conversation and audience Q&A with the film's director, writer and producer Yoav Potash.

The Trump Administration Is Trying To Make an Example of the AI Giant Anthropic

The Pentagon is making unprecedented threats against the popular AI service Claude in the name of national security.

At the State of the Union, Trump’s Claims Betray Americans’ Reality

In an op-ed for Ms. Magazine, Sage Warner writes that the U.S. economy isn’t “roaring,” despite what President Trump said in his State of the Union address.

The Trump Administration’s Attack on Offshore Wind Threatens To Raise Electricity Prices for Millions of Americans

The Trump administration’s latest attack on offshore wind construction threatens to cost ratepayers almost $100 more every year for the next decade, on average, for a total of $45 billion.

What to read before the 2026 State of the Union

And how you can follow along with CAP experts fact-checking in real time

Contrary to Trump Administration Claims, Americans Won’t Receive an Average $1,000 Extra in Tax Refunds This Year

The White House and congressional Republicans’ own data show that the average 2025 tax refund will increase by much less than $1,000, with most Americans earning less than $100,000 in income seeing no increase.