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
Iran and the Limits of American Power In the NewsJanuary 15, 2026 Iran and the Limits of American Power Andrew Miller writes in Foreign Affairs about what a U.S. military strike in Iran would and would not achieve. Jan 15, 2026 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller
ONE YEAR IN: The ‘Trump Effect’ Is a Bust for the Working Class In the NewsJanuary 15, 2026 ONE YEAR IN: The ‘Trump Effect’ Is a Bust for the Working Class In an op-ed published by InsideSources, Aurelia Glass argues that Trump’s policy agenda has made it significantly harder for struggling Americans to meet their families' basic needs. Jan 15, 2026 InsideSources Aurelia Glass
Why Ukraine Matters to the United States ArticleJanuary 14, 2026 Why Ukraine Matters to the United States This is not charity—America’s prosperity and security are at stake. Jan 14, 2026 Luke Zahner
Trump’s Attack on Child Care Funding Undermines Early Educators, Shortchanges Children, and Increases Costs for Families ArticleJanuary 12, 2026 Trump’s Attack on Child Care Funding Undermines Early Educators, Shortchanges Children, and Increases Costs for Families The Trump administration leveraged allegations of fraud in Minnesota in an attempt to freeze essential child care funding, a move that reflects a dangerous, broader posture toward the early childhood community that threatens educators, parents, and children. Jan 12, 2026 Hailey Gibbs, Casey Peeks
Trump Global Weakness Watch: How Trump Is Undermining American Power ArticleJanuary 12, 2026 Trump Global Weakness Watch: How Trump Is Undermining American Power Tracking 80 ways the Trump administration weakens America's security, economy, and global influence. Jan 12, 2026 CAP National Security and International Policy Department
Trump’s Climate Attacks Mean Huge Increases in Future Gas Prices ArticleJanuary 12, 2026 Trump’s Climate Attacks Mean Huge Increases in Future Gas Prices Climate action could save $81 a barrel on the price of oil by 2050. Jan 12, 2026 Jenny Rowland-Shea
Trump puede costarle a EE UU una generación entera (si lo permitimos) En las noticiasJanuary 10, 2026 Trump puede costarle a EE UU una generación entera (si lo permitimos) En un artículo de opinión publicado en El País, Frances Colón argumenta que la administración Trump está socavando la ciencia climática de tal forma que perjudicará la competitividad estadounidense durante generaciones. Jan 10, 2026 El País Frances Colón
Trump’s climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it In the NewsJanuary 10, 2026 Trump’s climate war could cost America a generation, if we let it In an op-ed published by El País, Frances Colón argues that the Trump administration is undermining climate science in ways that will hobble American competitiveness for generations. Jan 10, 2026 El País Frances Colón
December Jobs Day Closes a Year of a Stalling Labor Market ArticleJanuary 9, 2026 December Jobs Day Closes a Year of a Stalling Labor Market Workers were in a weaker position in 2025 than in 2024, feeling the consequences of the Trump economy. Jan 9, 2026 Christian E. Weller
What Trump’s coup in Venezuela is really about NewsletterJanuary 7, 2026 What Trump’s coup in Venezuela is really about Plus, Sen. Schumer joins CAP for a housing summit Jan 7, 2026
La intervención militar de Trump en Venezuela beneficia a las grandes petroleras, no al pueblo estadounidense ArtículoJanuary 6, 2026 La intervención militar de Trump en Venezuela beneficia a las grandes petroleras, no al pueblo estadounidense La administración Trump arriesgó las vidas de militares estadounidenses con sus recientes acciones militares en Venezuela, todo en un esfuerzo por beneficiar a sus donantes petroleros a pesar del alto costo para los contribuyentes. Jan 6, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.