“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
This is how we solve America’s housing crisis NewsletterJanuary 14, 2026 This is how we solve America’s housing crisis Join Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and others to learn what an ambitious housing agenda should look like Jan 14, 2026
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
President Trump’s erratic tariffs are creating a hidden holiday tax NewsletterDecember 18, 2025 President Trump’s erratic tariffs are creating a hidden holiday tax And how the first year of Trump’s second term has harmed workers Dec 18, 2025
Today the Senate is voting on Republican proposals to make health insurance more expensive NewsletterDecember 11, 2025 Today the Senate is voting on Republican proposals to make health insurance more expensive And Americans’ electric bills could go up by $67.7 billion by 2028 Dec 11, 2025
ICYMI: Rep. Ro Khanna: Everyone should share in America’s prosperity, not just CEOs and billionaires NewsletterDecember 4, 2025 ICYMI: Rep. Ro Khanna: Everyone should share in America’s prosperity, not just CEOs and billionaires Why Gen Z men are the most pro-union generation in history Dec 4, 2025
Trump just gifted billionaires a holiday bonus—paid for by you NewsletterNovember 26, 2025 Trump just gifted billionaires a holiday bonus—paid for by you Former Sen. Jon Tester talks Citizens United with CAP’s Tom Moore Nov 26, 2025
Los planes presupuestarios de los republicanos del Congreso obligarían a la clase trabajadora estadounidense a pagar la factura de los recortes de impuestos para los ricos ArtículoFebruary 26, 2025 Los planes presupuestarios de los republicanos del Congreso obligarían a la clase trabajadora estadounidense a pagar la factura de los recortes de impuestos para los ricos Las nuevas propuestas presupuestarias prevén un enorme alivio fiscal para los más ricos, financiado por la clase trabajadora estadounidense, e incluyen recortes a los programas de salud y alimentación. Feb 26, 2025 Colin Seeberger
Congressional Republicans’ Budget Plans Would Force America’s Working Class To Foot the Bill for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy ArticleFebruary 26, 2025 Congressional Republicans’ Budget Plans Would Force America’s Working Class To Foot the Bill for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy New budget proposals envision a massive tax giveaway to those at the top financed by working-class Americans, including cuts to health care and food programs. Feb 26, 2025 Colin Seeberger
Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms Rural America ArticleSeptember 13, 2024 Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms Rural America The new authoritarian playbook would devastate rural America in many ways. Sep 13, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms American Workers ArticleAugust 12, 2024 Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms American Workers The new authoritarian playbook would devastate American workers in many ways. Aug 12, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms the American People Fact SheetAugust 8, 2024 Project 2025’s Plan To Gut Checks and Balances Harms the American People The new authoritarian playbook would devastate Americans in many ways. Aug 8, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Fact Sheets: The Harmful Effects of Project 2025, by State Fact SheetAugust 1, 2024 Fact Sheets: The Harmful Effects of Project 2025, by State These fact sheets provide insight into how Project 2025 would affect people in states across the country. Aug 1, 2024 Colin Seeberger
Bidenomics en acción: una visión económica mejor para latinos En las noticiasSeptember 18, 2023 Bidenomics en acción: una visión económica mejor para latinos En una página de opinión en El Tiempo Latino, Gaby Blanco explica cómo las legislaciones económicas de la administración de Biden van a beneficiar a la comunidad latina en los Estados Unidos. Sep 18, 2023 El Tiempo Latino Gaby Blanco
Bidenomics is Growing the Middle Class | Opinion In the NewsAugust 17, 2023 Bidenomics is Growing the Middle Class | Opinion In Newsweek, Maddie Sell discusses how the Biden administration’s economic agenda is having tangible impacts on the lives of everyday Americans. Aug 17, 2023 Newsweek Maddie Sell
La economía de Biden está generando empleos, empoderando a los trabajadores y creando más equidad para los latinos En las noticiasJuly 18, 2023 La economía de Biden está generando empleos, empoderando a los trabajadores y creando más equidad para los latinos La economía está creando empleos, empoderando a los trabajadores y generando mayor equidad para los latinos, escribe Rafael Medina. Jul 18, 2023 La Opinión Rafael Medina
The Biden economy is adding jobs, empowering workers, and creating more equity for Latinos In the NewsJuly 18, 2023 The Biden economy is adding jobs, empowering workers, and creating more equity for Latinos Rafael Medina writes about how the economy is adding jobs, empowering workers, and creating more equity for Latinos. Jul 18, 2023 La Opinión Rafael Medina
5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Ways the Supreme Court Could Roll Back Rights and Damage Democracy The Supreme Court’s right-wing majority could deal a major setback to affirmative action, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and fair elections as it wraps up the latest term. May 31, 2023 Sam Hananel
7 Ways Drug Pricing Legislative Proposals Would Lower Costs for Consumers and Businesses ReportJuly 26, 2021 7 Ways Drug Pricing Legislative Proposals Would Lower Costs for Consumers and Businesses Key legislative proposals, including drug price negotiation and inflation caps, would save consumers and businesses millions of dollars. Jul 26, 2021 Nicole Rapfogel, Maura Calsyn, Colin Seeberger
The Chaos of Repealing the Affordable Care Act During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleOctober 1, 2020 The Chaos of Repealing the Affordable Care Act During the Coronavirus Pandemic ACA repeal during the coronavirus pandemic would be catastrophic for individual and public health. Oct 1, 2020 Nicole Rapfogel, Maura Calsyn, Colin Seeberger
The Truth About President Trump’s Track Record on Child Care ArticleSeptember 14, 2020 The Truth About President Trump’s Track Record on Child Care The Trump administration failed to deliver on its promise to make child care more affordable. Sep 14, 2020 Katie Hamm, Seth Hanlon, Colin Seeberger
Houston Dreamer Jesus Contreras on Frontline Health Care Work in the Age of the Coronavirus ArticleMay 7, 2020 Houston Dreamer Jesus Contreras on Frontline Health Care Work in the Age of the Coronavirus This week on "The Tent," Houston-area paramedic and Dreamer Jesus Contreras discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on his life. May 7, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford
New York Assemblyman Michael Blake on the Coronavirus in the Bronx In the NewsApril 30, 2020 New York Assemblyman Michael Blake on the Coronavirus in the Bronx This week on "The Tent," a podcast through the Center for American Progress Action Fund, New York State Assemblyman Michael Blake explains the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the Bronx. Apr 30, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Dr. Angela Rasmussen on Studying the Novel Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases ArticleApril 23, 2020 Dr. Angela Rasmussen on Studying the Novel Coronavirus and Other Infectious Diseases This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed sit down with Dr. Angela Rasmussen to discuss how she studies infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Apr 23, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
Unpacking the Economic Impact of COVID-19 With Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action’s Gbenga Ajilore ArticleApril 2, 2020 Unpacking the Economic Impact of COVID-19 With Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action’s Gbenga Ajilore Hosts Daniella Gibbs Léger and Ed Chung sit down with Michigan bartender Sarah May Whitelake and CAP Action senior economist Gbenga Ajilore to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19. Apr 2, 2020 CAP Action Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Chris Ford, 2 More Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck