Trump’s Take FeatureOctober 23, 2025 Trump’s Take Cash and gifts received by Trump since he was elected to his second term. Oct 23, 2025 Center for American Progress
Project 2025 Is Already a Reality in Many States ArticleSeptember 12, 2024 Project 2025 Is Already a Reality in Many States Here are examples of how some states are already working to implement the extreme policies outlined in Project 2025. Sep 12, 2024 Ryan Koronowski
Project 2025’s Elimination of Title I Funding Would Hurt Students and Decimate Teaching Positions in Local Schools ArticleJuly 25, 2024 Project 2025’s Elimination of Title I Funding Would Hurt Students and Decimate Teaching Positions in Local Schools Project 2025 would decimate more than 180,000 teacher positions and negatively affect the academic outcomes of 2.8 million vulnerable students across the country. Jul 25, 2024 Weadé James, Will Ragland
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAugust 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act In this story collection from the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage. Aug 9, 2023 Center for American Progress Action Fund
The Inflation Reduction Act is opening doors for students In the NewsApril 3, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act is opening doors for students Georgia Tech doctoral student Juanita Hidalgo explains how a lack of domestic solar manufacturing contributes to fewer opportunities for students like her. But with new solar manufacturing projects spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, Hidalgo is hopeful for expanded career opportunities in renewable energy. Apr 3, 2023 Univision Juanita Hidalgo
Government can actually work, just ask Maysville In the NewsApril 3, 2023 Government can actually work, just ask Maysville Maysville, North Carolina, Town Manager Schumata Brown writes about how PFAS contamination has affected his rural community for years. With funding from the infrastructure law, the Biden administration is delivering much-needed funding for water infrastructure to rural communities. Apr 3, 2023 the New Bern Sun Journal Schumata Brown
Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband In the NewsMarch 29, 2023 Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband Rural Pennsylvania resident Rachael Grinnell experienced disruptions to work due to a lack of access to affordable and reliable internet. She discusses her excitement for federal investments to expand high-speed, reliable internet to connect her rural community. Mar 29, 2023 The Pennsylvania Capital-Star Rachael Grinnell
13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy In the NewsMarch 20, 2023 13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy This collection features stories from Americans whose lives were changed by the Affordable Care Act. Mar 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy In the NewsMarch 10, 2023 Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy State Rep. Michelle Grim (D-OH) describes how federal funding from the American Rescue Plan is being used to wipe medical debt in Ohio. An estimated 41,000 Ohio residents will see their medical debt erased thanks to the program that is being replicated in towns and local governments across the country. Mar 10, 2023 Fortune Michele Grim
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery ArticleMarch 7, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades In the NewsFebruary 17, 2023 Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades Mike Knisley, the executive secretary-treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, describes how the Biden administration’s economic investments are boosting Ohio’s economy and expanding opportunities in the state’s building trades. Feb 17, 2023 Cleveland.com Mike Knisley
Biden’s economic agenda in action at Douglas port In the NewsFebruary 17, 2023 Biden’s economic agenda in action at Douglas port In an op-ed, Cochise County Commissioner Ann English describes the need for a second port of entry to increase trade and protect community safety. The new commercial port project is now underway thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan and the Biden administration’s investments in infrastructure. Feb 17, 2023 the Arizona Daily Star Ann English
Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade In the NewsFebruary 16, 2023 Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade In an op-ed, Boilermakers Local 627 Business Manager Jacob Evenson discusses how his industry has experienced a downturn in recent decades. However, with new projects funded by the Biden administration, Evenson is more hopeful than ever for the future of the Boilermakers. Feb 16, 2023 the Arizona Mirror Jacob Evenson
Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism In the NewsFebruary 10, 2023 Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism In an op-ed, Sage Warner writes that while some Americans are unaware of President Joe Biden’s agenda now, people across demographics will feel the benefits as policies are implemented in the coming years. The stories we hear at this point already signal that far-reaching impact. Feb 10, 2023 Fortune Sage Warner
Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks In the NewsFebruary 5, 2023 Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks Four years after her son was killed by a speeding car, Nevada mother Suzan Smith describes how essential infrastructure investments are to protect the safety of pedestrians. She celebrates the road safety projects from the Biden administration’s infrastructure investments. Feb 5, 2023 the Las Vegas Sun Suzan Smith
Rep. Wendy E.N Thomas: Infrastructure Bill will help mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ In the NewsDecember 29, 2022 Rep. Wendy E.N Thomas: Infrastructure Bill will help mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ In an op-ed, New Hampshire state Rep. Wendy E.N. Thomas (D) describes how contaminated drinking water contributed to deteriorating public health in her community. Thomas explains how federal grants from the Biden administration’s infrastructure policies are delivering long-awaited relief to affected communities. Dec 29, 2022 the New Hampshire Union Leader Wendy E.N. Thomas
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future ArticleDecember 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
New Global Progress Survey Highlights the Major Challenges of Global Inflation ArticleSeptember 21, 2022 New Global Progress Survey Highlights the Major Challenges of Global Inflation The rising cost of living is hitting citizens everywhere. Sep 21, 2022 John Halpin
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act ArticleSeptember 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This CAP Action collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
The Inflation Reduction Act: What It All Means Past EventSeptember 14, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act: What It All Means Please join the Center for American Progress for a multipanel discussion with OMB Director Shalanda Young, one of the key officials responsible for implementing the IRA, and everyday Americans about the Inflation Reduction Act and what it will mean for the United States and the American people. Sep 14, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Families Thousands of Dollars ArticleSeptember 12, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Will Save Families Thousands of Dollars The act will lower household costs across health coverage, prescription drugs, home energy, and electric vehicles. Sep 12, 2022 Rachel Chang, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee, 3 More Trevor Higgins, Will Ragland, Seth Hanlon
CAP’s Comment on the Prison Education Program Regulation In the NewsAugust 23, 2022 CAP’s Comment on the Prison Education Program Regulation Bradly D. Custer submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education on the Prison Education Program regulation. Aug 23, 2022 Regulations.gov Bradley D. Custer
CAP’s Comment on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Regulation In the NewsAugust 13, 2022 CAP’s Comment on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Regulation Eileen Powell submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Aug 13, 2022 Regulations.gov Eileen Powell
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJuly 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This CAP Action storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund