Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionApril 29, 2026 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. Online only Apr 29, 2026
State Climate Action in 2026: How States Are Delivering Real Benefits Through Climate and Clean Energy Policy ReportApril 24, 2026 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. Apr 24, 2026 Frederick Bell
State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran ArticleApril 23, 2026 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. Apr 23, 2026 Emily Gee
Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections NewsletterApril 22, 2026 Virginia takes two steps toward fairer elections The ceasefire was extended, but the global crisis is already here Apr 22, 2026
‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventApril 22, 2026 ‘Carville: Winning Is Everything, Stupid’: A Reel Progress Screening A Reel Progress screening and exclusive conversation with political strategist James Carville. Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Apr 22, 2026
Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis ArticleApril 22, 2026 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. Apr 22, 2026 Jessica Keller, Ryan Mulholland
Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Plan To Pump More Money Into ICE and Border Patrol Is a Missed Opportunity To Help Americans ArticleApril 21, 2026 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. Apr 21, 2026 Bobby Kogan
Why Alaska and U.S. Territories Get Damage, Not Dollars, From Deep-Sea Mining ArticleApril 21, 2026 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. Apr 21, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mark Haggerty
The one question Trump’s Fed chair nominee must answer In the NewsApril 20, 2026 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. Apr 20, 2026 MS NOW Jared Bernstein
Voters’ Response to Messaging Ahead of ICE Reconciliation Funding Bill ArticleApril 20, 2026 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. Apr 20, 2026
The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran ReportApril 20, 2026 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. Apr 20, 2026 Kalina Gibson, Dawn Le, Ariana Sharghi
Stabilizing and Strengthening State Funding for Public Higher Education After the Big Beautiful Bill ReportApril 20, 2026 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. Apr 20, 2026 Sara Partridge
An EU-China bridge is designed to crumble In the NewsApril 20, 2026 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. Apr 20, 2026 Euractiv Robert Benson
The Iran War Is a Win for China In the NewsApril 17, 2026 The Iran War Is a Win for China Andrew Miller and Michael Clark outline why the Trump administration's war in Iran benefits China. Apr 17, 2026 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller, Michael Clark
Abortion is a Religious Freedom: Opinion In the NewsApril 16, 2026 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. Apr 16, 2026 Rewire News Group Sally Steenland
Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not NewsletterApril 15, 2026 Americans are still paying for Trump’s war in Iran—ceasefire or not And Trump’s lie about your tax refund Apr 15, 2026
Federal and State Policy Outlook for Community Colleges Past EventApril 15, 2026 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. Online via Zoom Apr 15, 2026
In Conversation Upcoming SessionApril 22, 2026 In Conversation A moderated conversation between James Carville and CAP's Frederick Bell Apr 22, 2026
The Trump Administration’s Policies Have Hurt Growth, Jobs, and Prices ArticleApril 15, 2026 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. Apr 15, 2026 Jared Bernstein
Climate Change Is Here—and America’s Most Marginalized Communities Are on the Front Lines ArticleApril 15, 2026 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. Apr 15, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Devon Lespier
Exporting MAGA Ideology: Why Orbán’s Loss Doesn’t End the Threat Posed by the Extreme Right ArticleApril 14, 2026 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. Apr 14, 2026 Damian Murphy, Robert Benson
Orbán’s Defeat in the Hungarian Election Signals a Blow to the Global Authoritarian Movement ArticleApril 14, 2026 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. Apr 14, 2026 Robert Benson, Gréta Bedekovics
CAP Urges the Department of Education To Strengthen Safeguards for Workforce Pell Grants and Protect Students From Low-Value Programs ArticleApril 14, 2026 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. Apr 14, 2026 Madison Weiss
The Trump Administration’s $1,000 Tax Refund Promise Falls Short by $665 ArticleApril 14, 2026 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.” Apr 14, 2026 Corey Husak
The Trump Administration’s Changes to the Child Care and Development Fund Would Strip Families of Thousands of Dollars in Potential Child Care Savings ArticleApril 13, 2026 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. Apr 13, 2026 Hailey Gibbs, Casey Peeks
What America Has Lost in the War With Iran ArticleApril 8, 2026 What America Has Lost in the War With Iran Iran appears to have emerged as the winner in Donald Trump’s war of choice. Apr 8, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
Trump’s War May Be Over But the Economic Damage Is Not ArticleApril 8, 2026 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. Apr 8, 2026 Emily Gee, Kyle Ross, Akshay Thyagarajan, 1 More Leo Banks
Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients NewsletterApril 8, 2026 Our proposal to lower health care costs and protect patients And why President Trump’s new budget is historic in the worst way possible Apr 8, 2026
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionApril 15, 2026 Panel Discussion CAP’s Madison Weiss will lead a moderated conversation with policy experts. Online via Zoom Apr 15, 2026
Americans Want a Health Care Agenda That Reduces Costs Now ArticleApril 7, 2026 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. Apr 7, 2026
A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs ReportApril 7, 2026 A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs CAP's plan would deliver immediate relief on premiums, deductibles, and insurance denials. Apr 7, 2026 Topher Spiro, Neera Tanden, Natasha Murphy, 3 More Neda Ashtari, Kierra B. Jones, Brian Keyser
Executive Summary: A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs Fact SheetApril 7, 2026 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. Apr 7, 2026 Topher Spiro, Neera Tanden, Natasha Murphy, 3 More Neda Ashtari, Kierra B. Jones, Brian Keyser
Trump’s Budget Request Cuts Programs That Help Ordinary Americans and Sinks That Money Toward War ArticleApril 7, 2026 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? Apr 7, 2026 Bobby Kogan
10 Reasons the Ten Commandments Should Not Be Posted in Public School Classrooms ArticleApril 7, 2026 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. Apr 7, 2026 Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
The Dangers of Hegseth’s “Warfighter” Ethos In the NewsApril 7, 2026 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. Apr 7, 2026 Just Security Allison McManus
What City Leaders Say Is Helping Drive Down Gun Violence in Their Communities ReportApril 7, 2026 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. Apr 7, 2026 Chandler Hall
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security ArticleApril 7, 2026 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. Apr 7, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney
5 Things You Should Know About AI Right Now In the NewsApril 6, 2026 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. Apr 6, 2026 The Contrarian Adam Conner
Trump’s new budget proposal is historic—in one of the worst ways possible In the NewsApril 4, 2026 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. Apr 4, 2026 MS NOW Bobby Kogan
Volatile Job Numbers Mask Stagnant Labor Market in the Trump Administration’s Economy: Analysis of the March 2026 Jobs Report ArticleApril 3, 2026 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. Apr 3, 2026 Christian E. Weller, Kennedy Andara
Introductory Remarks Upcoming SessionApril 21, 2026 Introductory Remarks CAP's Senior Vice President for Energy and Environment Trevor Higgins will provide introductory remarks. Center for American Progress Apr 21, 2026
“Liberation Day” was a failure. Here’s the cost of Trump’s tariffs one year later. NewsletterApril 2, 2026 “Liberation Day” was a failure. Here’s the cost of Trump’s tariffs one year later. Plus, 8 million people showed up to last weekend’s No Kings Day protests Apr 2, 2026
The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Past EventApril 2, 2026 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. Online via Zoom Apr 2, 2026
Protecting Constitutional Freedoms of Speech and Assembly During the Second Trump Administration ReportApril 2, 2026 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. Apr 2, 2026 Sydney Bryant
Fact Sheet: Mandating 21st Century Policing Standards for Federal Immigration Enforcement Fact SheetApril 2, 2026 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. Apr 2, 2026 Allie Preston, Nick Wilson
4 Strategies To Improve ICE and CBP Recruiting, Hiring, and Training Using State and Local Best Practices ReportApril 2, 2026 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. Apr 2, 2026 Allie Preston, Nick Wilson
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionApril 8, 2026 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. Apr 8, 2026
5 Ways the Trump Administration’s War With Iran Is Making It Harder To Make Things in America ArticleApril 1, 2026 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. Apr 1, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
The Trump Administration Is Sabotaging Its Own Arctic Strategy In the NewsApril 1, 2026 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. Apr 1, 2026 Just Security Michael Schiffer
Trading Offshore Wind for LNG: A Lose-Lose for Americans ArticleMarch 31, 2026 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. Mar 31, 2026 Jasia Smith, Mike Williams
Expert Panel Upcoming SessionApril 2, 2026 Expert Panel Discussion by economic experts on the cost impacts of Trump's war of choice in Iran. Apr 2, 2026
As Americans Deepen Their Nonviolent Mobilization, the Trump Administration Begins To Make Concessions ArticleMarch 30, 2026 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 Mar 30, 2026 Michael Sozan
The Flip Side of Affordability: Raising Wages Across the Country Past EventMarch 26, 2026 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. Online only Mar 26, 2026
Counterpoint: Trump’s Iran War Has Done Russia and China a Service In the NewsMarch 26, 2026 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. Mar 26, 2026 DC Journal Andrew Miller
In the First Year, President Trump’s Tariffs Have Cost Small-Business Importers $306,000 on Average ArticleMarch 26, 2026 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. Mar 26, 2026 Michael Negron, Mimla Wardak, Kennedy Andara
Does Medicare Still Cover Durable Medical Equipment? Fact SheetMarch 26, 2026 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. Mar 26, 2026 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead NewsletterMarch 25, 2026 What the $25 billion spent on the Iran war could pay for instead How the SAVE Act will impact rural Americans Mar 25, 2026
By the End of the Week, the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Will Likely Have Cost $25 Billion ArticleMarch 24, 2026 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? Mar 24, 2026 Bobby Kogan
Trump Wants to Destroy Anthropic Because It Is Doing Congress’ Job of Preventing Him from Abusing AI In the NewsMarch 21, 2026 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. Mar 21, 2026 The UnPopulist Adam Conner
Trump’s War in Iran Is Increasing Mortgage Rates ArticleMarch 20, 2026 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. Mar 20, 2026 Kyle Ross
5 Reasons Why the Nonviolent Minnesota Protests Succeeded VideoMarch 19, 2026 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. Mar 19, 2026 Michael Sozan, Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionApril 21, 2026 Panel Discussion Frederick Bell, CAP's associate director for state climate policy, will moderate a discussion with local leaders. Center for American Progress Apr 21, 2026
SNAP Cuts Could Lead To 70,000 Avoidable Deaths ArticleMarch 19, 2026 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. Mar 19, 2026 Kyle Ross
Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Past EventMarch 18, 2026 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. Online via Zoom Mar 18, 2026
Today, the Senate is debating legislation that threatens to block millions of American citizens from voting NewsletterMarch 18, 2026 Today, the Senate is debating legislation that threatens to block millions of American citizens from voting Expert briefing on the U.S. strike on an Iranian school Mar 18, 2026
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionMarch 26, 2026 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. Mar 26, 2026
Keynote Remarks Upcoming SessionMarch 26, 2026 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. Mar 26, 2026
Introductory Remarks Upcoming SessionMarch 26, 2026 Introductory Remarks CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will provide introductory remarks. Mar 26, 2026
Updated: TrumpRx Discounts 0.13 Percent of Prescription Drugs While 22 Million Americans See Costs Rise ArticleMarch 17, 2026 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. Mar 17, 2026 The CAP Health Policy Team
One Year After ‘Liberation Day,’ American Workers Are Feeling the Negative Effects of the Trump Administration’s Tariffs ArticleMarch 17, 2026 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. Mar 17, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Kennedy Andara
Introductory Remarks Upcoming SessionMarch 10, 2026 Introductory Remarks Introductory and welcome remarks by CAP's President and CEO Neera Tanden. Mar 10, 2026
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionMarch 18, 2026 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. Mar 18, 2026
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Virginia ArticleMarch 13, 2026 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Virginia Virginia will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers starting in December 2028. Mar 13, 2026 Molly Weston Williamson
How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead ArticleMarch 13, 2026 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. Mar 13, 2026 Courtney Federico, Sophie Conroy, Leo Banks, 1 More Jenny Rowland-Shea
Escaping the Medigap Trap: A Path to Real Choice in Medicare ReportMarch 13, 2026 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. Mar 13, 2026 Brian Keyser, Neda Ashtari
Defeating Iranian drones means listening to Ukraine In the NewsMarch 12, 2026 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. Mar 12, 2026 Stars and Stripes Luke Zahner, Robert Benson
Diplomatic Malpractice: The Trump Administration’s Failure To Protect and Evacuate U.S. Embassies and Citizens in the Middle East Past EventMarch 12, 2026 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. Online only via Zoom Mar 12, 2026
What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran NewsletterMarch 12, 2026 What America is paying for Trump’s war in Iran And how one tax policy could help build 1 million new homes Mar 12, 2026
Iran Spotlights How Trump Is Fracturing the Transatlantic Alliance ArticleMarch 12, 2026 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. Mar 12, 2026 Robert Benson
No More Reacting: An Argument for a Clean Industrial Policy—and Against Competitiveness as an Organizing Economic Principle ReportMarch 12, 2026 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. Mar 12, 2026 Mike Williams, Ryan Mulholland
1 Simple Tax Policy To Create Nearly 1 Million New Multifamily Homes ReportMarch 11, 2026 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. Mar 11, 2026 Thomas Brosy, Corey Husak
The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy ArticleMarch 11, 2026 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. Mar 11, 2026 Trevor Higgins, Akshay Thyagarajan
Congress Must Stop Prediction Market Corruption ArticleMarch 11, 2026 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. Mar 11, 2026 Alexandra Thornton
Regional Recalibration After the Iran Strikes ArticleMarch 11, 2026 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. Mar 11, 2026 H.A. Hellyer
4 Things To Know About Sectoral Bargaining ArticleMarch 11, 2026 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. Mar 11, 2026 David Madland
‘Among Neighbors’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventMarch 10, 2026 ‘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. Center for American Progress Mar 10, 2026
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionMarch 12, 2026 Panel Discussion Guests discuss their roles leading prior evacuations, and detail what congressional oversight has looked like in the past. Mar 12, 2026
CAP Urges the Department of Education To Protect Access to Graduate Degrees and Lower Costs for Student Loan Borrowers ArticleMarch 10, 2026 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. Mar 10, 2026 Sara Partridge, Madison Weiss
Memo on Supplemental Appropriation for Iran War ArticleMarch 9, 2026 Memo on Supplemental Appropriation for Iran War Lawmakers in Congress have the upper hand both morally and politically in opposing the war in Iran. Mar 9, 2026 Bobby Kogan
How Union Bargaining Can Buoy Affordability In the NewsMarch 9, 2026 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. Mar 9, 2026 Progressive Magazine Jared Bernstein, David Madland
Trump’s Short-Sighted Africa Strategy ArticleMarch 9, 2026 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. Mar 9, 2026 Melissa Zelikoff
Four changes in the day-to-day work of Congress that could meaningfully improve governance. In the NewsMarch 6, 2026 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. Mar 6, 2026 NOTUS Ben Olinsky
Immigrants Make the Labor Market Great ArticleMarch 6, 2026 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. Mar 6, 2026 Sara Estep, Kennedy Andara
The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran ArticleMarch 5, 2026 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. Mar 5, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
How the Iran War Will Undermine U.S. Competition With China In the NewsMarch 5, 2026 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. Mar 5, 2026 The National Interest Michael Schiffer
What’s Next in the Fight Between the Department of Defense and Anthropic Past EventMarch 4, 2026 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. Center for American Progress Online via Zoom Mar 4, 2026
The Department of Defense’s Conflict With Anthropic and Deal With OpenAI Are a Call for Congress To Act ArticleMarch 4, 2026 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. Mar 4, 2026 Adam Conner
The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran NewsletterMarch 4, 2026 The real cost of Trump’s reckless war in Iran Plus, 5 things to know about the DOD’s attack on Anthropic Mar 4, 2026
Counterpoint: War With Iran Means Short-Term and Long-Term Damage In the NewsMarch 4, 2026 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. Mar 4, 2026 Inside Sources Damian Murphy, Andrew Miller
The Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Is Not What a Free Press Looks Like In the NewsMarch 3, 2026 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. Mar 3, 2026 The Contrarian Neera Tanden
The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion ArticleMarch 3, 2026 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. Mar 3, 2026 Allison McManus
The Trump Administration Has No Legal Authority To Invoke National Security and Take Over Elections ArticleMarch 3, 2026 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. Mar 3, 2026 Devon Ombres, Michael Sozan, Gréta Bedekovics
Modeling the Impact of Sectoral Bargaining for U.S. Workers ReportMarch 3, 2026 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. Mar 3, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Aurelia Glass, David Madland, 1 More Daniel Posthumus
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 ArticleMarch 3, 2026 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. Mar 3, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionMarch 4, 2026 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. Online only Mar 4, 2026
An Update on Military Actions in Iran Past EventMarch 2, 2026 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. Online via Zoom Mar 2, 2026
Are the Iran strikes a good idea? In the NewsMarch 1, 2026 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. Mar 1, 2026 NOTUS Damian Murphy
In discussion Upcoming SessionMarch 2, 2026 In discussion A panel of CAP experts discusses the ongoing situation in Iran. Mar 2, 2026
What Both Anthropic and the Pentagon Get Wrong In the NewsFebruary 27, 2026 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. Feb 27, 2026 The New York Times Frank Kendall
The SAVE America Act Explained: How the New ‘Show Your Papers’ Voting Bill Is Even More Extreme Than the SAVE Act ReportFebruary 27, 2026 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. Feb 27, 2026 Gréta Bedekovics
Trump Is Potentially Leading the United States Into an Unnecessary War With Iran ArticleFebruary 27, 2026 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. Feb 27, 2026 Andrew Miller
In Conversation Upcoming SessionMarch 10, 2026 In Conversation A moderated conversation and audience Q&A with the film's director, writer and producer Yoav Potash. Mar 10, 2026
The Trump Administration Is Trying To Make an Example of the AI Giant Anthropic ArticleFebruary 26, 2026 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. Feb 26, 2026 Adam Conner
At the State of the Union, Trump’s Claims Betray Americans’ Reality In the NewsFebruary 25, 2026 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. Feb 25, 2026 Ms. Magazine Sage Warner
The Trump Administration’s Attack on Offshore Wind Threatens To Raise Electricity Prices for Millions of Americans ArticleFebruary 25, 2026 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. Feb 25, 2026 Mariel Lutz
What to read before the 2026 State of the Union NewsletterFebruary 23, 2026 What to read before the 2026 State of the Union And how you can follow along with CAP experts fact-checking in real time Feb 23, 2026
Contrary to Trump Administration Claims, Americans Won’t Receive an Average $1,000 Extra in Tax Refunds This Year ArticleFebruary 23, 2026 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. Feb 23, 2026 Corey Husak
The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss ReportFebruary 23, 2026 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. Feb 23, 2026 Sam Zeno, Mariam Rashid, Jenny Rowland-Shea, 2 More Kim Bailey, Rena Payan
Fact Sheet: The Nature Gap: Communities of Color and Those With Low Incomes Are Bearing the Brunt of America’s Nature Loss Fact SheetFebruary 23, 2026 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. Feb 23, 2026 Sam Zeno, Mariam Rashid, Jenny Rowland-Shea, 2 More Kim Bailey, Rena Payan
The Trump Administration Is Intentionally Erasing the Black History Told by Public Lands and Waters ArticleFebruary 20, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Intentionally Erasing the Black History Told by Public Lands and Waters Public lands tell America’s full and true story, yet new Trump administration policies threaten to erase Black history, undermine access, and distort the national memory. Feb 20, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mariam Rashid, Kendra Hughes
Our Defense Industrial Base—We Get What We Pay For In the NewsFebruary 19, 2026 Our Defense Industrial Base—We Get What We Pay For Frank Kendall writes for the Center for a New American Security about how to address issues with the defense industrial base. Feb 19, 2026 Center for a New American Security Frank Kendall
Our plan to slash your grocery bill NewsletterFebruary 19, 2026 Our plan to slash your grocery bill And how Trump’s policies are making utility rates skyrocket Feb 19, 2026
Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles Hoja informativaFebruary 19, 2026 Hoja informativa: Sin sorpresas en el supermercado: Un plan para que los alimentos sean asequibles El plan de CAP se centraría en iniciativas federales para reducir los precios en el supermercado y permitir que los salarios se pongan al día con el aumento del precio de los alimentos, lo que le ahorraría a una familia típica de cuatro personas un promedio de $134 al año. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 3 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee, Amina Khalique
How Trump’s Unilateral Foreign Policy Has Eroded American Power ArticleFebruary 19, 2026 How Trump’s Unilateral Foreign Policy Has Eroded American Power In his State of the Union address, President Trump will attempt to project strength. But while his administration’s unilateral foreign policy—from military strikes on Iran to reckless tariffs—expands the bounds of executive power, it has only weakened the United States on the world stage. Feb 19, 2026 Allison McManus, Dawn Le
Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable ReportFebruary 19, 2026 Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food More Affordable CAP’s plan would keep price growth in check while cracking down on anticompetitive behavior in the food industry and helping to prevent future price shocks. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 2 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee
Executive Summary: Stopping Sticker Shock at the Grocery Store: A Plan To Make Food Affordable Fact SheetFebruary 19, 2026 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. Feb 19, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Michael Negron, Kyle Ross, 3 More Lily Roberts, Emily Gee, Amina Khalique
Democracy on the Line: The Trump Administration’s Egregious Attacks on the Freedom of the Press Past EventFebruary 18, 2026 Democracy on the Line: The Trump Administration’s Egregious Attacks on the Freedom of the Press Join the Center for American Progress for an online event about the Trump administration’s attacks on press freedoms and how to stand up to these unconstitutional abuses of power. Online via Zoom Feb 18, 2026
The States’ Secret Weapon: Reclaiming the Authority to Limit Corporate Power In the NewsFebruary 18, 2026 The States’ Secret Weapon: Reclaiming the Authority to Limit Corporate Power In an op-ed for The States Forum, Tom Moore argues that states have the authority to limit corporate power. Feb 18, 2026 The States Forum Tom Moore
Fact Sheet: 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Fact SheetFebruary 18, 2026 Fact Sheet: 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels Contrary to the Trump administration’s claims, fossil fuel industries have benefited heavily from government subsidies in the form of direct tax incentives, steep discounts on public lands, reduced permitting barriers, government services, and lack of accountability for their pollution and public health impacts. Feb 18, 2026 Alia Hidayat, Sophie Conroy, Gianna Sala
The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Michigan ArticleFebruary 18, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Michigan Nearly 4.2 million, or 82 percent of electric utility customers in Michigan, will pay more for electricity this year due to new Trump administration policies. Feb 18, 2026 Akshay Thyagarajan
5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels ReportFebruary 17, 2026 5 Hidden Ways the Government Rigs the Market in Favor of Fossil Fuels While renewables have received scrutiny from the Trump administration and congressional Republicans over subsidies, the administration’s narrative hides how fossil fuel industries reap the benefits of a distorted market that has made Americans pay more for polluting fossil energy for decades. Feb 17, 2026 Alia Hidayat, Sophie Conroy, Gianna Sala
In Their Own Words: Finding Motivation To Fight for Change VideoFebruary 17, 2026 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. Feb 17, 2026 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
The Trump Administration Delivers Yet Another Giveaway for Big Oil at the Expense of Americans ArticleFebruary 13, 2026 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. Feb 13, 2026 Leo Banks
Fact Sheet: State and Local Law Enforcement Do Not Hide Their Faces and Identities. Neither Should ICE and CBP. Fact SheetFebruary 13, 2026 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. Feb 13, 2026 Allie Preston
The Trump Administration Failed the U.S. Auto Industry, and the Canada-China Deal Proves It ArticleFebruary 13, 2026 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. Feb 13, 2026 Leo Banks, Mike Williams, Ryan Mulholland
CAP Submits Comment Opposing Proposed Elimination of Significant Disproportionality Reporting Under IDEA ArticleFebruary 12, 2026 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. Feb 12, 2026 Casey Doherty
Gun Violence in Rural America Is the Forgotten Public Health Epidemic ReportFebruary 12, 2026 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. Feb 12, 2026 Chandler Hall
Expert Panel Upcoming SessionFebruary 18, 2026 Expert Panel A conversation will take place between respected journalists and First Amendment experts, moderated by NPR’s Jenn White. Feb 18, 2026
Opening remarks Upcoming SessionFebruary 18, 2026 Opening remarks Brief remarks will be provided by CAP’s Senior Vice President of Structural Reform and Governance Ben Olinsky. Feb 18, 2026
The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot NewsletterFebruary 11, 2026 The SAVE Act could prevent millions from casting a ballot And how Trump’s economy is harming working-class people Feb 11, 2026
Working-Class People Struggle To Find Opportunities in Trump’s Economy ArticleFebruary 11, 2026 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. Feb 11, 2026 Sara Estep, Kennedy Andara
Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It ReportFebruary 11, 2026 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. Feb 11, 2026 Courtney Federico
Fact Sheet: Declining Global Demand for Oil and Gas Benefits Americans, and U.S. Policy Can Accelerate It Fact SheetFebruary 11, 2026 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. Feb 11, 2026 Courtney Federico
Toolkit: Ensuring State Implementation of HHS’ Updated Section 504 Rule ReportFebruary 11, 2026 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. Feb 11, 2026 Casey Doherty, Mia Ives-Rublee
NLRB-Overseen Union Elections Fell in 2025 Amid Trump Administration Attacks ArticleFebruary 11, 2026 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. Feb 11, 2026 Aurelia Glass
Sally Steenland: The People of Minneapolis Are Teaching Us Real American Patriotism ArticleFebruary 11, 2026 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. Feb 11, 2026 Courier Newsroom Sally Steenland
Hoja informativa: Garantizando la rendición de cuentas: Un plan para detener el crimen Hoja informativaFebruary 10, 2026 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. Feb 10, 2026 Neera Tanden, Nick Wilson
The Affordability Conundrum: A Debate on How To Deliver Immediate Relief While Expanding Supply Past EventFebruary 10, 2026 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. Center for American Progress Feb 10, 2026
Reimagining Endangered Species Conservation in a Time of Crisis In the NewsFebruary 10, 2026 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. Feb 10, 2026 Ground Shift John Podesta, Drew McConville
In Their Own Words: How Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Gun Violence Inspires Action VideoFebruary 10, 2026 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. Feb 10, 2026 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
The Cost of Measles? The Health of Our Families and Communities. In the NewsFebruary 9, 2026 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. Feb 9, 2026 U.S. News & World Report Jill Rosenthal
Overturning D.C.’s Tax Law Would Infringe on Common State Tax Practices and Threaten the District’s Budget and Fiscal Autonomy ArticleFebruary 9, 2026 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. Feb 9, 2026 Lily Roberts, Corey Husak
CAP Comments on HHS’ Notice Rolling Back Progress Toward Improving Child Care Assistance for Low-Income Families ArticleFebruary 5, 2026 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. Feb 5, 2026 Hailey Gibbs, Casey Peeks
President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Raises the Fiscal Gap to 2.4 Percent ReportFebruary 5, 2026 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. Feb 5, 2026 Jared Bernstein, Bobby Kogan
Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses NewsletterFebruary 5, 2026 Congress has one week to rein in ICE abuses $2 billion: The amount the Trump family has pocketed in their second term Feb 5, 2026
Reining in DHS and Restoring Accountability Past EventFebruary 4, 2026 Reining in DHS and Restoring Accountability Join a virtual discussion with the authors of five commonsense reforms to rein in DHS. Feb 4, 2026
10 Policy Recommendations To Address Cellphone Use in Schools ReportFebruary 4, 2026 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. Feb 4, 2026 Weadé James, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health ReportFebruary 4, 2026 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. Feb 4, 2026 Cathleen Kelly, Jill Rosenthal, Jasia Smith
How Donald Trump’s Trade Folly Is Costing Americans In the NewsFebruary 3, 2026 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. Feb 3, 2026 The National Interest Ryan Mulholland
The Trump Administration’s Fixation on Greenland Reinforces That Climate Change Is a Threat to Americans ArticleFebruary 2, 2026 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. Feb 2, 2026 Courtney Federico
Congress Must Reestablish Its Role in Foreign Policy To Rein In ‘Militarist in Chief’ Donald Trump ArticleFebruary 2, 2026 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. Feb 2, 2026 Andrew Miller
When the federal government puts Americans in danger NewsletterJanuary 30, 2026 When the federal government puts Americans in danger This is not law enforcement—it’s endangering lives Jan 30, 2026
How middle powers can build a truly inclusive post-Trump order In the NewsJanuary 30, 2026 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. Jan 30, 2026 Prospect H.A. Hellyer
Risk, Order, and Power: The Saudi-Emirati Divergence In the NewsJanuary 30, 2026 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. Jan 30, 2026 War on the Rocks H.A. Hellyer
The Social Security Administration Is Bleeding Staff ArticleJanuary 30, 2026 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. Jan 30, 2026 Molly Weston Williamson
Introductory Remarks Upcoming SessionFebruary 10, 2026 Introductory Remarks CAP President and CEO Neera Tanden will provide introductory remarks. Feb 10, 2026
Delivering Accountability: Stopping Crime in Our Communities Past EventJanuary 29, 2026 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. Center for American Progress & Online | 1333 H St. NW Washington DC 20005 Jan 29, 2026
Marco Rubio’s Deal: Trading Venezuelan Democracy for Oil ArticleJanuary 29, 2026 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. Jan 29, 2026 Frances Colón
Trump Brings China-Style Authoritarianism to America ArticleJanuary 29, 2026 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. Jan 29, 2026 Damian Murphy, Michael Clark
Delivering Accountability: A Plan To Stop Crime in Our Communities ReportJanuary 29, 2026 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. Jan 29, 2026 Neera Tanden, Nick Wilson
Fact Sheet: Delivering Accountability: A Plan To Stop Crime in Our Communities Fact SheetJanuary 29, 2026 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. Jan 29, 2026 Neera Tanden, Nick Wilson
Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda Poses Real Economic Risk In the NewsJanuary 28, 2026 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. Jan 28, 2026 The Contration David Madland
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionFebruary 10, 2026 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. Feb 10, 2026
What do the events of this year’s World Economic Forum signal about the future of the global order? In the NewsJanuary 28, 2026 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. Jan 28, 2026 NOTUS Ryan Mulholland
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 ArticleJanuary 28, 2026 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. Jan 28, 2026 Dan Herman, Allie Preston, Gréta Bedekovics, 5 More Ben Olinsky, Ben Greenho, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Silva Mathema, Debu Gandhi
CAP Calls on CMS To Hold Medicare Advantage Plans Accountable for Upcoding, Predatory Marketing, Prior Authorization Practices, and AI Use in Coverage Decisions ArticleJanuary 27, 2026 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. Jan 27, 2026 Neda Ashtari
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’ ArticleJanuary 26, 2026 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. Jan 26, 2026 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty, Haley Norris
Working-Class Voters Shifted Slightly Toward Democrats in the 2025 Gubernatorial Elections ArticleJanuary 26, 2026 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. Jan 26, 2026 Jazmine Amoako
The TikTok Deal Leaves Many Questions Unanswered ArticleJanuary 23, 2026 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. Jan 23, 2026 Adam Conner
Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies ArticleJanuary 23, 2026 Why Energy Diversification Matters as Extreme Cold Intensifies Extreme cold leads to energy price spikes and strains infrastructure, putting American families at risk. Jan 23, 2026 Kat So, Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier
Under Trump, workplace harassment can now go unpunished In the NewsJanuary 23, 2026 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. Jan 23, 2026 Salon Sara Estep, Haley Norris
Cost-of-living concerns will be the major issue of 2026 In the NewsJanuary 23, 2026 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. Jan 23, 2026 NOTUS Natalie Baker
Applying Indigenous Wisdom to Deep-Sea Mining In the NewsJanuary 23, 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. Jan 23, 2026 DC Journal Angelo Villagomez
Trump’s first year has likely cost you thousands of dollars NewsletterJanuary 22, 2026 Trump’s first year has likely cost you thousands of dollars Plus, tracking 80+ ways Trump has made America weaker Jan 22, 2026
Trump’s Greenland Threats Reveal the Costs of Overt Aggression ArticleJanuary 22, 2026 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. Jan 22, 2026 Damian Murphy, Robert Benson
Panel Discussion Upcoming SessionJanuary 29, 2026 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. Jan 29, 2026
How States Can Combat Health Care Consolidation and Corporate Conflicts of Interest ReportJanuary 22, 2026 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. Jan 22, 2026 Natasha Murphy
Women Are Being Priced Out of Health Coverage—and Congress Knows It In the NewsJanuary 21, 2026 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. Jan 21, 2026 Ms. Kierra B. Jones
Putting Students Before Politics: A Conversation on the Future of America’s Education System With Rahm Emanuel Past EventJanuary 21, 2026 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. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jan 21, 2026
How to Change the Politics Blocking the Housing We Need In the NewsJanuary 21, 2026 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. Jan 21, 2026 Governing Chad Maisel
A Year in Review: How the Trump Administration’s Economic Policies Made Life Less Affordable for Americans ArticleJanuary 20, 2026 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. Jan 20, 2026 Kennedy Andara, Amina Khalique, Natalie Baker, 3 More Sara Estep, Natasha Murphy, Akshay Thyagarajan