Domestic Discretionary Programs Have Been Dramatically Cut in Recent Years ReportOctober 29, 2026 Domestic Discretionary Programs Have Been Dramatically Cut in Recent Years A crucial part of the federal budget has atrophied over the past three years, threatening programs that are critical to Americans’ well-being. Oct 29, 2026 Bobby Kogan, Jiun Park
The Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects ArticleOctober 23, 2026 The Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects A project-by-project breakdown of the $1.6 billion in taxpayer dollars used to promote the president’s image or personal brand and what that money could have been used for instead. Oct 23, 2026 Hannah McKiernan, Will Ragland
Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War ArticleOctober 23, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has raised prices across the board, increased inflation, and costs about $2,000 per household. Oct 23, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus, 1 More Mary Miro
What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? ArticleOctober 19, 2026 What Is Private Credit and Why Should Americans Care? The Trump administration proposal to encourage investment of retirement plans in alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, and cryptocurrency would increase risks to the savings of ordinary Americans. A closer look at private credit helps explain why. Oct 19, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Devesh Kodnani
Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security ArticleOctober 19, 2026 Making Automated Savings Plans Available Nationwide Is a Critical Step Toward Real Retirement Security Congress should help workers achieve greater economic security by expanding states’ auto-IRA programs into a program with national reach. Oct 19, 2026 Christian E. Weller, Emily Gee
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 ReportOctober 15, 2026 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2026 States are leading the way in providing self-employed workers with opportunities to gain paid leave coverage, but more must be done to improve these programs and make them more accessible. Oct 15, 2026 Molly Weston Williamson
Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street In the NewsOctober 13, 2026 Opinion: New SEC rules would fleece everyday investors to enrich Wall Street In an op-ed for MarketWatch, Emily Gee and Robert Pozen argue that new proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission would benefit Wall Street at the expense of everyday investors. Oct 13, 2026 MarketWatch Emily Gee, Robert Pozen
Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America Past EventOctober 8, 2026 Beyond Billionaires: Small Business, Taxes, and Who’s Rich in America Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on business ownership as the main path to wealth in America, and what that means for the future of tax policy and the American Dream. Center for American Progress and Online via Zoom Oct 8, 2026
Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers ReportOctober 1, 2026 Refunds From the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Tariffs Are a Windfall for Corporate America, Not for Small Businesses or Consumers New state-by-state CAP analysis finds that the Trump administration’s tariffs cost small-business importers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., an average of $426,000 more over 18 months—damage that refunds cannot fully undo. Oct 1, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Mimla Wardak, Kennedy Andara
CAP’s Response to the FTC’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing ArticleSeptember 30, 2026 CAP’s Response to the FTC’s Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed enforcement policy statement on personalized pricing, urging the commission to go beyond disclosure and establish stronger protections against harmful surveillance pricing. Sep 30, 2026 Megan Shahi, Zoë Baird, Jared Bernstein
The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad ArticleSeptember 28, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Abandonment of the ILO Harms Workers Both at Home and Abroad The Trump administration owes roughly $300 million to the International Labour Organization, dealing a devastating blow to an international agency and leaving workers worldwide to bear the consequences. Sep 28, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again In the NewsSeptember 27, 2026 Think U.S. government debt doesn’t affect you? Think again In an op-ed published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jared Bernstein and Mark Zandi explain the impact of a $40 trillion U.S. national debt on everyday Americans. Sep 27, 2026 The Philadelphia Inquirer Jared Bernstein, Mark Zandi
Iran War Triggered a Diesel and Fertilizer Crisis for America’s Farmers VideoSeptember 24, 2026 Iran War Triggered a Diesel and Fertilizer Crisis for America’s Farmers Fertilizer and diesel prices have spiked to record highs due to the war in Iran, making it difficult for American farmers such as Aaron Lehman to grow their crops and make a living, and consumers are paying more for the food that they eat. Sep 24, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Cody Hankerson, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Gibson Gillett-Behrens
5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing ReportSeptember 24, 2026 5 Ways the FTC Can Protect Americans From AI-Fueled Surveillance Pricing As artificial intelligence makes surveillance pricing more intrusive, unfair, and opaque, the Federal Trade Commission should go beyond disclosure by limiting the harmful ways businesses can use personal data and giving consumers meaningful control over how their information is used to set prices. Sep 24, 2026 Megan Shahi, Zoë Baird, Jared Bernstein
Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs Past EventSeptember 23, 2026 Down to the Roots: Building Rural Policy Around Rural Needs This event will explore what it means to invest in rural communities on their own terms and build a rural policy agenda rooted in resilience, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 23, 2026
How Federal Debt Puts a Damper on Your Wallet ArticleSeptember 23, 2026 How Federal Debt Puts a Damper on Your Wallet Federal debt is adding to the affordability squeeze, quietly raising household monthly bills for mortgage, auto, and student loan payments. Sep 23, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo
The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona ArticleSeptember 21, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Actions Are Increasing Utility Bills in Arizona 1.85 million, or 52 percent, of electric utility customers in Arizona will pay more for electricity this coming year due to new Trump administration policies. Sep 21, 2026 Akshay Thyagarajan, Lucero Marquez
Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands ArticleSeptember 18, 2026 Americans Are Paying More at the Pump as Trump’s War With Iran Expands The Trump administration’s decision to start its war with Iran has been a geostrategic disaster, and an analysis of state-by-state increases of gas and diesel prices shows how the war continues to cost American families. Sep 18, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
How Unions Help Young Working-Class Men Buy Homes and Start Families ArticleSeptember 17, 2026 How Unions Help Young Working-Class Men Buy Homes and Start Families New CAP analysis of demographic data shows that union men under age 35 are more likely to get married, have kids, and own their own homes—especially young men without college degrees. Sep 17, 2026 Aurelia Glass
Poverty Rates Diverged in 2025 but Will Likely Rise Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Implementation ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Poverty Rates Diverged in 2025 but Will Likely Rise Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Implementation In 2025, the official poverty rate decreased while the supplemental poverty rate remained statistically unchanged. Yet cuts to the social safety net signal increases in poverty in the years to come. Sep 15, 2026 Kennedy Andara, Mimla Wardak
Amid Rising Costs, the Gender Wage Gap Deepens Affordability Challenges for Women ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Amid Rising Costs, the Gender Wage Gap Deepens Affordability Challenges for Women After widening for two consecutive years, the gender wage gap narrowed in 2025—to 84 cents for women working full time, year-round for every dollar made by their male counterparts. Sep 15, 2026 Amina Khalique, Sara Estep
Wealth Inequality Has Grown During the Trump Administration ArticleSeptember 15, 2026 Wealth Inequality Has Grown During the Trump Administration The wealthiest 0.1 percent of households have gained more than 8,000 times as much wealth per household as the bottom 50 percent since the end of 2024. Sep 15, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo, Sara Estep, Corey Husak
2026 U.S. Job Growth Has Lagged Far Behind Optimal Levels ArticleSeptember 4, 2026 2026 U.S. Job Growth Has Lagged Far Behind Optimal Levels New calculations show the economy would need to add about 97,000 jobs per month to keep the employment-to-population ratio from declining. Sep 4, 2026 Cristina Tello-Trillo, Christian E. Weller
Opinion: A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit In the NewsAugust 27, 2026 Opinion: A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit In an op-ed for MarketWatch, Corey Husak outlines how a tax on shell companies could help lower the federal deficit. Aug 27, 2026 MarketWatch Corey Husak
Child Labor Violations Are On The Rise. Some States Are Making It Worse. In the NewsAugust 25, 2026 Child Labor Violations Are On The Rise. Some States Are Making It Worse. In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Veronica Goodman discusses how child labor violations have risen 54 percent in the past decade, and how some states are making this crisis worse. Aug 25, 2026 The Contrarian Veronica Goodman
Weighing Priorities: What U.S. Spending on the Iran War Could Fund Instead InteractiveAugust 24, 2026 Weighing Priorities: What U.S. Spending on the Iran War Could Fund Instead The House of Representatives took the first step toward passing a bill that would provide the Trump administration $73 billion to fund its already costly war in Iran. That funding, if better allocated, could provide lifesaving and life-changing services for millions of Americans. Aug 24, 2026 Jamie Friedman, Bobby Kogan, Allison McManus
Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War Fact SheetAugust 20, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of Iran War The Trump administration’s war in Iran has cost at least $1,200 per household. With no end in sight, American families are paying a price. Aug 20, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico, Allison McManus
Teen Employment Remains Weak ArticleAugust 7, 2026 Teen Employment Remains Weak The share of teens employed has slid from a high of 50 percent in 1978 to just 30.7 percent today, with teen boys and teens of color facing the steepest declines. This trend may signal where the broader economy is heading while also revealing a narrowing pipeline of early work experience that has historically given young people a stronger foothold later in their careers. Aug 7, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, Sara Estep, Jiun Park
Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Past EventJuly 22, 2026 Stopping Trump’s Crypto Corruption: The Risks of the Clarity Act to Democracy and National Security Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on why stronger oversight and anticorruption rules for cryptocurrency markets are essential to protecting U.S. national security and our democracy. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jul 22, 2026
Fact Sheet: Costs of the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Fact SheetJuly 15, 2026 Fact Sheet: Costs of the Trump Administration’s War in Iran The collapse of the ceasefire will only add to the mounting defense spending, economic costs, geopolitical damage, humanitarian costs, and environmental and health harms from the conflict. Jul 15, 2026 Allison McManus, Andrew Miller, Ariana Sharghi, 2 More Dawn Le, Emily Gee
Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Have Delivered Nothing for American Businesses, Workers, or Communities ArticleJuly 15, 2026 Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Have Delivered Nothing for American Businesses, Workers, or Communities The Trump administration’s short-term Section 122 tariffs, which are due to expire next week, have not delivered a single policy win. Jul 15, 2026 Ryan Mulholland
June Jobs Numbers Are Not the Boost for Workers That Was Expected ArticleJuly 2, 2026 June Jobs Numbers Are Not the Boost for Workers That Was Expected The June 2026 jobs report included strong headline numbers, but working families are still struggling to keep up amid higher inflation. Jul 2, 2026 Kennedy Andara, Aurelia Glass
Business Income Has Moved Beyond Corporations, and Tax Policy Must Follow ArticleJuly 1, 2026 Business Income Has Moved Beyond Corporations, and Tax Policy Must Follow Since the 1980s, partnerships have displaced traditional C corporations as the largest source of business income, transforming business taxation and contributing to rising economic inequality. Jul 1, 2026 Corey Husak, Mimla Wardak
On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind ArticleJune 25, 2026 On the First Anniversary of the OBBBA, Millions of Americans Have Been Left Behind One year after the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks. Jun 25, 2026 Amina Khalique, Natasha Murphy
The Interest Rate Penalty From Trump’s War With Iran ArticleJune 23, 2026 The Interest Rate Penalty From Trump’s War With Iran The war has pushed up interest rates by 0.5 percentage points, which will likely stay elevated even under an interim agreement. American households will spend an additional $4.6 billion, nonfinancial businesses will spend $12.7 billion, and the government will pay $30.8 billion more in borrowing costs this year as a result. Jun 23, 2026 Christian E. Weller
Cracking Down on Pass-Throughs In the NewsJune 11, 2026 Cracking Down on Pass-Throughs In an op-ed published by Democracy Journal, Corey Husak writes about how wealthy Americans are increasingly using complex networks of “pass-through” businesses and shell companies to avoid paying taxes, driving up economic inequalities. Jun 11, 2026 Democracy Journal Corey Husak
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.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.