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
TrumpRx Discounts Only One Drug While 22 Million Americans See Costs Rise ArticleMarch 17, 2026 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. Mar 17, 2026 Neda Ashtari
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 With the governor’s signature, 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