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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.

TrumpRx Discounts Only One Drug 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 54 drugs, with new savings on exactly one.

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

With the governor’s signature, 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.

The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss

New analysis reveals persistent environmental inequality in the United States. Communities of color are three times more likely than white communities to live in nature-deprived areas, and three-quarters of residents of these areas have low household incomes.

Fact Sheet: The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss

New analysis from Conservation Science Partners, the Center for American Progress, and Justice Outside reveals persistent inequality in nearby nature in the United States.

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.

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.

Our plan to slash your grocery bill

And how Trump’s policies are making utility rates skyrocket

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.

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.

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.

Executive Summary: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Their Own Words: Finding Motivation To Fight for Change

Abbey Clements, a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, opens up about her experience dealing with survivor’s guilt and finding renewed purpose advocating to end gun violence.

The Trump Administration Delivers Yet Another Giveaway for Big Oil at the Expense of Americans

By revoking the EPA’s endangerment finding, the Trump administration is prioritizing polluters’ profits over everyday Americans, who will face higher costs for gasoline, insurance, and storm recovery.

Fact Sheet: State and Local Law Enforcement Do Not Hide Their Faces and Identities. Neither Should ICE and CBP.

Faceless law enforcement makes everyone less safe. ICE and CBP must be identifiable when conducting enforcement operations, just as state and local law enforcement are.

The Trump Administration Failed the U.S. Auto Industry, and the Canada-China Deal Proves It

A recent Canada-China deal that would allow Chinese electric vehicles into the Canadian market is a sign that the Trump administration’s toxic nationalism is endangering the future of the U.S. auto industry.

CAP Submits Comment Opposing Proposed Elimination of Significant Disproportionality Reporting Under IDEA

The Center for American Progress submitted a public comment to the U.S. Department of Education opposing its proposed revision to remove the requirement that states report data related to significant disproportionality under IDEA Part B.

Gun Violence in Rural America Is the Forgotten Public Health Epidemic

Rural American communities are facing a growing crisis involving gun homicides and suicides that has long been ignored as narratives around gun violence have disproportionately and unjustly focused on urban communities.

Expert Panel

A conversation will take place between respected journalists and First Amendment experts, moderated by NPR’s Jenn White.

Opening remarks

Brief remarks will be provided by CAP’s Senior Vice President of Structural Reform and Governance Ben Olinsky.

The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot

And how Trump’s economy is harming working-class people

Working-Class People Struggle To Find Opportunities in Trump’s Economy

Today’s jobs report shows that despite January job growth coming in above expectations, blue-collar workers are still experiencing an employment slowdown rarely seen outside of recessions while the working class only captured a fraction of the year’s growth.

Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It

Through strategic policy tools including trade, security, and foreign development assistance, the United States can accelerate the peak in global oil and gas demand—resulting in cost savings, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less reliance on volatile energy markets for Americans.

Fact Sheet: Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It

This fact sheet contains topline analysis of and recommendations for reducing global demand for oil and gas through trade, security, and foreign development assistance.

Toolkit: Ensuring State Implementation of HHS’ Updated Section 504 Rule

This toolkit provides background on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ final rule on “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance.” It also provides guidance for advocates on outreach to state attorneys general and officials, reminding them of compliance dates related to the rule.

NLRB-Overseen Union Elections Fell in 2025 Amid Trump Administration Attacks

As Trump attacked the National Labor Relations Board in 2025, the number of private sector union elections that the agency oversaw fell by 30 percent.

Sally Steenland: The People of Minneapolis Are Teaching Us Real American Patriotism

In an op-ed for Courier Newsroom, Sally Steenland writes about how the people of Minneapolis are tapping into collective power by displaying endurance, courage, and hope.

Hoja informativa: Garantizando la rendición de cuentas: Un plan para detener el crimen

Podemos proteger a los estadounidenses del crimen al invertir en soluciones probadas para responsabilizar a los delincuentes, garantizar una administración de justicia rápida y segura, y desmantelar los mercados ilícitos.

The Affordability Conundrum: A Debate on How To Deliver Immediate Relief While Expanding Supply

Please join the Center for American Progress for an event featuring a panel of leading economic thinkers who will debate the trade-offs of various policy approaches to address current affordability challenges.

Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis

In an op-ed published by Ground Shift, John Podesta and Drew McConville explain why we need new ideas and a bold vision when it comes to endangered species conservation.

In Their Own Words: How Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Gun Violence Inspires Action

Faith Mata reflects on the difficult journey of finding her “why” after losing her sister in the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.

The Cost of Measles? The Health of Our Families and Communities.

In an op-ed published by U.S. News & World Report, Jill Rosenthal breaks down the real economic cost of measles and how to mitigate it.

Overturning D.C.’s Tax Law Would Infringe on Common State Tax Practices and Threaten the District’s Budget and Fiscal Autonomy

Overruling the D.C. Council’s tax law flouts a common approach to the tax code, depriving the jurisdiction of revenue, raising child poverty, and throwing the tax-filing system into disarray in the middle of tax season.

CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Rolling Back Progress Toward Improving Child Care Assistance for Low-Income Families

The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's efforts to roll back progress toward paying child care providers more fairly and lowering costs for families.

President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Raises the Fiscal Gap to 2.4 Percent

A combination of higher deficits, higher interest rates, and lower growth has left the United States with a significantly worse fiscal outlook.

Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses

$2 billion: The amount the Trump family has pocketed in their second term

Reining in DHS and Restoring Accountability

Join a virtual discussion with the authors of five commonsense reforms to rein in DHS.

10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools

As school leaders raise concerns about student cellphone use in schools, policymakers can look to domestic and international examples to create student-centered policies.

How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health

The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants that increase the likelihood of lifelong health concerns—such as asthma, autism, ADHD, and cancer—while undercutting the administration’s own “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.

How Donald Trump’s Trade Folly Is Costing Americans

In an op-ed published by The National Interest, Ryan Mulholland describes Trump administration’s strong-arm approach to international trade policy and how his tariffs are costing the American people.

The Trump Administration’s Fixation on Greenland Reinforces That Climate Change Is a Threat to Americans

Climate change is causing the Arctic to warm at an alarming rate, threatening to heighten geopolitical tensions in the region; yet instead of combating this threat, President Trump has halted all U.S. international climate action, putting Americans’ security at risk.

Congress Must Reestablish Its Role in Foreign Policy To Rein In ‘Militarist in Chief’ Donald Trump

From Venezuela to Greenland to Iran, President Trump has carried out a militarized, imperial foreign policy that has sidelined cost-effective diplomatic tools and relied almost solely on force or coercion.

When the federal government puts Americans in danger

This is not law enforcement—it’s endangering lives

How middle powers can build a truly inclusive post-Trump order

H.A. Hellyer comments on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks in Davos and how the world's middle powers can band together to create a more inclusive global order after Trump.

Risk, Order, and Power: The Saudi-Emirati Divergence

H.A. Hellyer writes on the tense relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and how it could affect the United States.

The Social Security Administration Is Bleeding Staff

New data show rapidly shrinking staff numbers at the Social Security Administration, reducing the agency’s ability to serve older adults, people with disabilities, and other claimants.

Introductory Remarks

CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will provide introductory remarks.

In discussion

Discussion with CAP experts

Delivering Accountability: Stopping Crime in Our Communities

Join the Center for American Progress for a panel discussion on stopping crime with Mayors Jane Castor (Tampa) and Brandon Scott (Baltimore), as well as Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, moderated by CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden.

Marco Rubio’s Deal: Trading Venezuelan Democracy for Oil

Despite claiming to be a champion of freedom in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Rubio’s Venezuela strategy has traded a democratic transition for oil access for the United States, sidelining the opposition and preserving the authoritarian regime.

Trump Brings China-Style Authoritarianism to America

The Trump administration is trading democratic norms for a toolkit of coercion, loyalty, and control modeled after America’s most significant rival and competitor.

Delivering Accountability: A Plan To Stop Crime in Our Communities

This policy framework offers effective solutions to protect Americans from crime, achieve real accountability, and ensure swift and certain delivery of justice.

Fact Sheet: Delivering Accountability: A Plan To Stop Crime in Our Communities

We can protect Americans from crime by investing in proven solutions to hold lawbreakers accountable, ensure swift and certain delivery of justice, and disrupt illicit markets.

Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda Poses Real Economic Risk

In an op-ed published by The Contrarian, David Madland discusses how Trump’s policy agenda affects the nation’s economy.

Panel Discussion

CAP Senior Fellow Jared Bernstein will moderate a panel of leading economic thinkers who will debate the trade-offs of various policy approaches to address current affordability challenges.

What do the events of this year’s World Economic Forum signal about the future of the global order?

In a symposium published by NOTUS, Ryan Mulholland argues that the world’s economic future is now being shaped without the United States’ involvement, thanks to Trump’s incessant tariff threats.

The Trump Administration’s ICE and CBP Have Become a Threat to Americans: Congress Must Ensure That DHS Follows the Law and Adopts Commonsense Reforms

The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security is out of control, endangering the well-being and lives of Americans. DHS must follow the law and fulfill its role to enhance—not compromise—the security of Americans and the homeland.

CAP Calls on CMS To Hold Medicare Advantage Plans Accountable for Upcoding, Predatory Marketing, Prior Authorization Practices, and AI Use in Coverage Decisions

The Center for American Progress submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging reforms to rein in Medicare Advantage overpayments, strengthen accountability for providing equitable care, and protect beneficiaries from predatory marketing practices and prior authorization-related harms.

CAP Submits Comments Against the Proposed Rule To Amend the Finalized HHS Rule on ‘Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance’

The Center for American Progress submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services opposing its proposed rule that would deny Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act’s protections for individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

Working-Class Voters Shifted Slightly Toward Democrats in the 2025 Gubernatorial Elections

Working-class shifts in the 2025 gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey were led by nonwhite voters and suggest that economic issues can move some voters.

The TikTok Deal Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

The TikTok deal encapsulates every abusive practice of the Trump administration—secrecy, unprecedented claims of executive power, and noncompliance with the law.

Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies

Extreme cold leads to energy price spikes and strains infrastructure, putting American families at risk.

Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished

In an op-ed published by Salon, Sara Estep and Haley Norris unpack the Trump administration’s attempts to roll back workplace anti-harassment protections, culminating in an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission vote.

Cost-of-living concerns will be the major issue of 2026

Natalie Baker joined a symposium for NOTUS, in which she argues that the rising cost of living will be the defining issue of 2026.

Applying Indigenous Wisdom to Deep-Sea Mining

In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Angelo Villagomez discusses the Trump administration’s reckless push to allow deep-sea mining in the U.S. Pacific territories.

Trump’s first year has likely cost you thousands of dollars

Plus, tracking 80+ ways Trump has made America weaker

Trump’s Greenland Threats Reveal the Costs of Overt Aggression

By normalizing coercion over cooperation, the United States forfeits trust, fractures alliances, and invites a more dangerous world.

Panel Discussion

A panel discussion on stopping crime with Mayors Jane Castor (Tampa) and Brandon Scott (Baltimore), as well as Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, moderated by CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden.

How States Can Combat Health Care Consolidation and Corporate Conflicts of Interest

States have several policy levers they can use to curb consolidation and corporate conflicts of interest, protecting competition and lowering costs.

Women Are Being Priced Out of Health Coverage—and Congress Knows It

Kierra B. Jones writes in Ms. about the unique impacts that unaffordable health insurance has on women.

Putting Students Before Politics: A Conversation on the Future of America’s Education System With Rahm Emanuel

Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.

How to Change the Politics Blocking the Housing We Need

Chad Maisel writes in Governing about how to address the United States' affordable housing crisis.

A Year in Review: How the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies Made Life Less Affordable for Americans

The first year of the Trump administration has left Americans struggling with increased costs of living due to its unprecedented tariffs, fewer job opportunities, and more expensive health care and utilities.

Illiberal International: The Transatlantic Right’s Challenge to Democracy

In a chapter published in the European Center for Populism Studies’ report “Populism and the Future of Transatlantic Relations: Challenges and Policy Options,” Robert Benson investigates the transatlantic dimensions of far-right political mobilization, tracing the networks linking populist and authoritarian actors across Europe and the United States.

Iran and the Limits of American Power

Andrew Miller writes in Foreign Affairs about what a U.S. military strike in Iran would and would not achieve.

ONE YEAR IN: The ‘Trump Effect’ Is a Bust for the Working Class

In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Aurelia Glass argues that Trump’s policy agenda has made it significantly harder for struggling Americans to meet their families' basic needs.

Home Economics: Lowering Housing Costs for All

Please join the Center for American Progress for a policy summit featuring Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) on the housing shortage and Senate Democrats’ plans to lower housing costs as part of a larger agenda to make life more affordable for every American.

Making Sense of Iranian Protests and U.S. Response

Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion that will explore the significance of the protests and assess the implications of potential U.S. responses.

States no longer have to report Medicaid, CHIP vaccination rates to CMS, further undermining immunization

Jill Rosenthal writes in STAT News about a new federal policy that will limit vaccine data.

Why Ukraine Matters to the United States

This is not charity—America’s prosperity and security are at stake.

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

Expert panel

Trump’s Attack on Child Care Funding Undermines Early Educators, Shortchanges Children, and Increases Costs for Families

The Trump administration leveraged allegations of fraud in Minnesota in an attempt to freeze essential child care funding, a move that reflects a dangerous, broader posture toward the early childhood community that threatens educators, parents, and children.

Virginia Workers’ Biggest Win in Decades Could Come in 2026

Virginia lawmakers can empower hundreds of thousands of state and local government workers to unionize and bargain collectively over wages, benefits, and working conditions. Doing so will help make work pay for Virginia families; allow state and local governments to attract and retain well-qualified workers; and align with the values of everyday Americans.

Trump Global Weakness Watch: How Trump Is Undermining American Power

Tracking 102 ways the Trump administration weakens America's security, economy, and global influence.

Trump’s Climate Attacks Mean Huge Increases in Future Gas Prices

Climate action could save $81 a barrel on the price of oil by 2050.

Trump’s climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it

In an op-ed published by El País, Frances Colón argues that the Trump administration is undermining climate science in ways that will hobble American competitiveness for generations.

December Jobs Day Closes a Year of a Stalling Labor Market

Workers were in a weaker position in 2025 than in 2024, feeling the consequences of the Trump economy.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Remarkable Contribution to the Debate Over ‘Independent’ Agencies

Is Justice Amy Coney Barrett calling for a majority to defend independent agencies against Trump in the Slaughter case?

Los Angeles Wildfire Survivor Is Struggling To Get the Insurance Payouts That She Needs To Return Home

The home of Rossana Valverde, a storyteller with the organization Extreme Weather Survivors, was left essentially untouched by the flames from last year’s Eaton Fire. But the fire did leave toxic, cancer-causing residue in its wake.

After the Los Angeles Wildfires, One Altadena Couple Reveals the Lasting Impacts of Extreme Weather Disasters

It’s been one year since the L.A. fires. Eaton Fire survivors Katie and Marco Delgado talk about the climate-fueled fires, losing their house, and the challenges they’ve had with insurance.

What Trump’s coup in Venezuela is really about

Plus, Sen. Schumer joins CAP for a housing summit

La intervención militar de Trump en Venezuela beneficia a las grandes petroleras, no al pueblo estadounidense

La administración Trump arriesgó las vidas de militares estadounidenses con sus recientes acciones militares en Venezuela, todo en un esfuerzo por beneficiar a sus donantes petroleros a pesar del alto costo para los contribuyentes.

Trump’s Military Intervention in Venezuela Serves Big Oil, Not the American People

The Trump administration’s recent military actions in Venezuela risked the lives of American service members at a steep cost to the American taxpayer, all in an effort to benefit the president’s Big Oil donors.

Is AI good for democracy?

In a symposium published by NOTUS, Adam Conner provides commentary arguing that AI is too easy to misuse and perpetuates the spread of harmful disinformation.

Remarks and Conversation

Brief prepared remarks from Ambassador Rahm Emanuel followed by a conversation moderated by Neera Tanden.

Community Violence Intervention: Maiya Shackelford Shares Heartfelt Story of 1 Gunshot Survivor’s Journey to Thriving

Maiya Shackelford shares how coaches at the community violence intervention program READI Chicago support program participants to rebuild and have autonomy over their lives.

Expert Panel Discussion

CAP Senior Fellow Jared Bernstein will moderate a panel of experts discussing new ideas for tackling the country's housing challenges.

Senator Panel Discussion

CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will moderate a conversation with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI).

In Conversation

CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will be in conversation with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY). The senator will take questions from the audience.

Keynote Remarks

Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will offer keynote remarks.

Introductory Remarks

CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will provide introductory remarks.

Congress Must Demand the Full Details of the TikTok Deal

Congress must ensure that the TikTok transaction complies with a law that President Trump has unconstitutionally refused to enforce all year.

How Fossil Fuels and Global Extreme Weather Increase Americans’ Food Prices

Fossil fuels and the climate change they cause are worsening extreme weather events that disrupt global food supply chains and increase costs for Americans at the grocery store.

How To Submit Public Comments To Oppose Proposed Rules Restricting Transgender Health Care Access

Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can help fight the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict federal funding for transgender health care for youth. This toolkit details how to submit them.

Community Violence Intervention: Nadir Yazid Abdullah and Trauma-Informed Approach to Gun Violence

Nadir Yazid Abdullah shares the inspirational story of gunshot wound survivor “Marcus,” who accepted Nadir’s help to change the trajectory of his life.

Fact Sheet: How To Increase the Retention of Early Career Teachers

A new CAP study of early career teachers explores their preparation and induction experiences and factors that affected their attrition in the field.

How To Increase the Retention of Early Career Teachers

A 2025 CAP survey of early career teachers sheds light on the experiences and factors that assisted or hindered their persistence in the field.

Climate Deniers of the 119th Congress and the Second Trump Administration

A new CAP analysis finds that the federal government is rife with officials who deny climate change in leadership positions within the executive branch, presidential Cabinet, and Congress.

President Trump’s erratic tariffs are creating a hidden holiday tax

And how the first year of Trump’s second term has harmed workers

CAP’s Path Forward Series: A Year-End Review

A video montage of all the “What's Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series events that happened in 2025.

Crisis in the Caribbean: Breaking Down the Trump Administration’s Dangerous Actions in Latin America

Leading experts break down the issues behind the Trump administration's actions.

A Costly Lump of Coal: How Trump’s Tariffs Are Taxing Main Street This Holiday Season

Small-business owners are in for an unhappy New Year, facing about $25,000 more in monthly tariff costs since Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

November’s Jobs Report Hints at Labor Market Weakness Ahead

November’s jobs report, released today, showed signs of weakness—particularly among groups that often foreshadow broader labor-market cooling, such as workers of color and older workers.

Trump Administration Tariffs Could Result in 450,000 Fewer New Homes Through 2030

The Trump administration’s tariffs are making it more expensive to build homes, deepening the U.S. housing shortage.

John’s Story: Voting Rights and Guardianship

John VanHine shares why it is important for adults under guardianship to access their right to vote.

Executive Summary: Democracy Denied for Disabled Americans: Guardianship and the Right To Vote

This executive summary contains key recommendations for preserving the voting rights of disabled people under guardianship.

Democracy Denied for Disabled Americans: Guardianship and the Right To Vote

Protecting the right to vote for many disabled Americans requires eliminating guardianship laws that restrict access to the ballot.

Year 1 of the Second Trump Administration Made the Working Class Weaker

The Trump administration’s actions are shrinking jobs, slowing wage growth, and raising living costs for the working class.

President Trump’s AI National Policy Executive Order Is an Unambiguous Threat to States Beyond Just AI

The executive order is a legally unjustifiable incursion into the rights of states; will be used to threaten and intimidate states; and does not uphold the administration’s promises to exempt AI child safety or data center laws.

Opening remarks

Expert panel

Leading experts break down the issues behind the Trump administration's actions.

Healing America’s Spiritual Crisis: A Conversation With Sen. Raphael Warnock

Please join the Center for American Progress to hear Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) speak as part of CAP's “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.

A Historically Bad Year for Public Lands Under President Trump

The Trump administration’s attacks on parks and public lands broke records in 2025, but they also met intense public opposition.

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

‘Pieces of the Puzzle’: A Reel Progress Film Screening

Join the Center for American Progress for a Reel Progress screening of "Pieces of the Puzzle."

Moving Federal Education Programs Will Create More Bureaucracy, Not Less

The Trump administration is unlawfully using interagency agreements to continue its piecemeal dismantling of the Department of Education.

11th National Gun Violence Prevention Summit (Registered Attendees)

Join CAP for a summit featuring speeches and discussions by leading advocates of the gun violence prevention movement.

11th National Gun Violence Prevention Summit

Join CAP for a summit featuring speeches and discussions by leading advocates of the gun violence prevention movement.

The Trump Administration’s Tariffs Are a Hidden Holiday Tax

President Trump’s tariffs are adding to inflation and holding back families this holiday season.

State and Local Policymakers Can Raise Standards and Build Power for Workers

States and cities can advance these 21 ideas in 2026 to build worker power, support unionized workers, and uphold workforce stability and standards.

Senate Republicans’ HSA Plan Can’t Replace the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

The Senate Republican response to the looming expiration of the ACA’s enhanced tax credits is a patchwork of policies that will shift costs onto patients and weaken insurance markets.

The Supreme Court To Decide on How IQ Tests Can Affect the Death Penalty

In Hamm v. Smith, the Supreme Court will consider how IQ tests can be used to determine when an individual with an intellectual disability may be spared from the death penalty.

Electric and Natural Gas Utility Rate Hikes Tracker

Analysis finds that since January 2025, more than 112 million electric utility customers and more than 52 million natural gas utility customers across 49 states and Washington, D.C., will face increased—or proposals for increased—costs of more than $92 billion.

Congress Must Place Guardrails Around Crypto Markets

Congress must pass legislation that ensures crypto markets are subject to the same types of safeguards for consumers, investors, and the financial system that govern other capital markets.

Hegseth’s strikes show concerns about unlawful orders have merit

In an op-ed published by USA Today, Frank Kendall explains why he fears U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are using military force to unlawfully cling to power.

Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on Lives at Stake: Holding Tax-Exempt Organ Procurement Organizations Accountable

Emily Gee testifies before the House Committee on Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee on holding tax-exempt organ procurement organizations accountable.

In Conversation With Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott

Gun Trafficking Explained: What Policymakers and Communities Need To Know

Closing Remarks

From Law to Practice: Effective Implementation of ERPOs and DV Orders

Risk Education and Changing Attitudes Around Guns

In Conversation With Attorney General Matt Platkin

New Strategies for Gun Industry Accountability

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

New Strategies for Gun Industry Accountability

In Conversation With Attorney General Matt Platkin

‘Pieces of the Puzzle’: A Reel Progress Film Screening

“Pieces of the Puzzle” is a powerful documentary following Marcus McAllister—a former justice-impacted youth turned national leader in community violence intervention—as he travels the United States to train and spotlight Everytown Community Safety Fund grantees as they reshape public safety and reduce gun violence in cities nationwide. Directed by two-time Emmy Award-winner Santana Coleman, the film showcases the human stories behind a proven solution: community-based violence intervention. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the film’s director, subjects of the film, and other leaders in the gun violence prevention movement.

Summit Closing Remarks

In Conversation with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott

Gun Trafficking Explained: What Policymakers and Communities Need to Know

Breakout Session 2

Second breakout session options: To join a breakout session, click the "Register" button on the right and select the session you would like to join.

Breakout Session 1

First breakout session options: To join a breakout session, click the "Register" button on the right and select the session you would like to join.

Why Democrats Won the Shutdown

In an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal, Neera Tanden discusses why Democrats were right to fight for health care subsidies during the government shutdown.

American Leadership in AI, Science, and Innovation: A Conversation With Sen. Mark Kelly

Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.

Clean Drinking Water for Millions of People at Risk as Trump Administration Targets National Monuments

New analysis highlights the extensive risk to U.S. rivers, streams, and drinking water supplies posed by the Trump administration’s threats to eliminate protected national monuments.

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

Should the U.S. Drill for More Oil and Gas?

Upfront published a debate between CAP’s Jenny Rowland and the president of an industry trade group about whether the United States should continue drilling for oil and gas or invest in a clean energy future.

A New Economic Patriotism: A Conversation With Rep. Ro Khanna

Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) as part of the “What's Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.

Why Gen Z Men Are the Most Pro-Union Generation in History: Unions Build Stable Finances

Gen Z men support unions more strongly than any other group, both today and when older generations were their age. Looking at the gains from union membership for young men, it’s easy to understand why.

Head Start Is a Model for Supporting Child and Family Mental Health

Amid a pronounced youth mental health crisis in the United States, Head Start stands out as a crucial model for addressing the needs of vulnerable young children.

The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Embrace of Cancel Culture

The Trump administration and the far right are engaging in dangerous, un-American tactics to suppress speech they dislike, cementing their control over institutions and the public by undermining First Amendment rights.

Is the U.S. Supreme Court Preparing To Undermine Campaign Finance Reforms Again?

The court could create a way for special interests to bypass campaign contribution limits and allow the further corruption of electoral politics.

How University Governing Boards Can Protect the Independence of Colleges and Universities

Shifting toward merit-based selection of public university board members can better protect academic freedom than politically appointed boards, which have increasingly exerted influence over state colleges and universities in recent years.

Weakening the IDEA Threatens Millions of Disabled Americans Like Me

In an op-ed published by The 74, Mia Ives-Rublee talks about the important role the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act plays in ensuring disabled students receive an equitable public education.

Keynote Remarks

Keynote remarks by Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

In Conversation

A conversation with CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ).

Trump just gifted billionaires a holiday bonus—paid for by you

Former Sen. Jon Tester talks Citizens United with CAP’s Tom Moore

Medicare Negotiation Is Working, but the Trump Administration’s Rollbacks Diminish Potential Savings

The second round of Medicare’s drug-price negotiations shows that the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering costs, but the Big Beautiful Bill weakens its potential—protecting drug company profits at patients’ expense.

How Climate Change Is Fueling More Deadly and Destructive Floods

Fossil-fueled climate change increases the intensity of floods, worsening the impacts on public health, the economy, and communities.

Remarks and Conversation

Brief prepared remarks from Rep. Khanna followed by a conversation moderated by Neera Tanden.

Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan Will Invite the Next War

The Trump administration’s leaked “peace plan” hands Moscow strategic victories, forces Ukraine to swallow unilateral concessions, and sets the stage for a deadlier future war.

What will the situation in Russia and Ukraine look like five years from now?

Robert Benson joined a symposium for NOTUS, in which he describes how the Russia-Ukraine conflict may look five years from now.

IDEA at 50: Why IDEA Matters to Families

Elena Hung and her daughter, Xiomara, talk about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for the future.

In a Stagnating Job Market, Job Seekers Are Struggling To Find Opportunities

Delayed September 2025 jobs data release reveals the hardships of finding a job in Trump’s economy, especially for people of color.

5 Ways the Trump Administration Is Increasing the Risk of Blackouts

Americans rely on an electric grid that is resilient against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and the failure of aging infrastructure, but the Trump administration’s recent actions are putting that at risk.

Video Explainer: Trump’s Attacks on Multilateralism Make America Weaker, Not Stronger

Multilateralism does not restrain the United States on the world stage; it provides a means to support the peace, security, and prosperity of the American people.

6 Ways States Can Protect Vaccine Access While the Trump Administration Dismantles the Federal System

As the federal government dismantles the country’s vaccine infrastructure, the burden of ensuring access to vaccines for flu, measles, and more is shifting to states.

7 Ways the Big Beautiful Bill Cuts Taxes for the Rich

Overall, the Big Beautiful Bill will harm poor Americans and raise the incomes of rich Americans—driving gains for the rich through cuts to marginal tax rates and the estate tax, along with tax breaks for businesses, business owners, and investors.

Moratoriums and Federal Preemption of State Artificial Intelligence Laws Pose Serious Risks

Congressional Republicans are trying again to preempt state AI laws. Here’s what Congress’ last failed moratorium on state AI laws reveals about future efforts at preemption or moratoriums.

Union Trigger Laws 101: How States Can Protect Workers if Federal Labor Law Falls

Trump and conservative courts are threatening to end Americans’ right to unionize. Here is how cities and states can prepare if the National Labor Relations Act is struck down or ceases to be enforced.

Trump Wants to Talk ‘Affordability,’ But Is Stuck in a Gilded White House Bubble

In an op-ed published by Talking Points Memo, Neera Tanden and Lisa Gilbert describe how President Trump’s antidemocratic flaunting of the rule of law is making life more expensive for the American middle class.

Hoja informativa: Manos a la obra: Un plan para reducir el costo de la vivienda para todos

El plan de CAP centraría los esfuerzos federales en la construcción de viviendas para reducir los costos de la vivienda, ahorrándole a los inquilinos en comunidades de alto costo un estimado de $1,000 por año y a los compradores de vivienda por primera vez más de $20,000.

Panel Discussion

A post-screening panel discussion featuring the film's director, subjects of the film, and other leaders in the gun violence prevention movement.