Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs Past EventOctober 14, 2025 Undoing Citizens United and Reining in Super PACs Please join the Center for American Progress for the national debut of a bold new approach that rewrites the rules of money in politics, combining a revolutionary state strategy to make Citizens United irrelevant with a federal plan to rein in super PACs once and for all. Center for American Progress Oct 14, 2025
Trump’s firing of the labor statistics chief could lead to a financial crisis In the NewsAugust 5, 2025 Trump’s firing of the labor statistics chief could lead to a financial crisis In an op-ed published by MSNBC, David Madland argues that President Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner is a sign that government economic data can no longer be trusted or relied upon. Aug 5, 2025 MSNBC David Madland
CAP Comments on the SEC’s Proposed Approval of Amendments to FINRA Rule 2210 ArticleApril 25, 2025 CAP Comments on the SEC’s Proposed Approval of Amendments to FINRA Rule 2210 The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter opposing the SEC’s approval of amendments to FINRA Rule 2210, regarding communications with the public. Apr 25, 2025 Alexandra Thornton
CAP Testimony Before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development TestimonyApril 25, 2025 CAP Testimony Before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Alexandra Thornton testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development regarding reauthorization of the CFTC. Apr 25, 2025 Alexandra Thornton
CAP Testimony Before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets About Investor Access to Capital TestimonyMarch 20, 2025 CAP Testimony Before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets About Investor Access to Capital Alexandra Thornton testified before the House Financial Service’s Committee’s Subcommittee on Capital Markets in response to private market expansion proposals that would heighten risks for investors and the financial system. Mar 20, 2025 Alexandra Thornton
The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB ArticleMarch 20, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Hurting Consumers’ Wallets by Kneecapping the CFPB Americans’ hard-earned money is at risk as President Trump and Elon Musk dismantle consumer safeguards enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Mar 20, 2025 Lilith Fellowes-Granda, Alexandra Thornton
How Trump and Musk defanging the SEC puts your financial future at risk In the NewsMarch 4, 2025 How Trump and Musk defanging the SEC puts your financial future at risk In an op-ed published by Fortune, Alexandra Thornton explains why the Trump administration and DOGE's dismantling of the Securities and Exchange Commission puts Americans' financial futures at risk. Mar 4, 2025 Fortune Alexandra Thornton
CAP and GFI Comment Recommends Federal Agencies Use Existing Authority To Address AI in Financial Services Sector ArticleSeptember 10, 2024 CAP and GFI Comment Recommends Federal Agencies Use Existing Authority To Address AI in Financial Services Sector The Center for American Progress and Governing for Impact urge federal financial regulatory agencies to use powers already under their authority to regulate AI. Sep 10, 2024 Adam Conner, Will Dobbs-Allsopp
Fact Sheet: Recommendations for Financial Regulatory Agencies To Take Further Action on AI Fact SheetJune 17, 2024 Fact Sheet: Recommendations for Financial Regulatory Agencies To Take Further Action on AI This fact sheet offers recommendations for how U.S. financial regulatory agencies can draw upon numerous existing statutory authorities to address the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) to the financial services sector. Jun 17, 2024 Todd Phillips, Adam Conner
The Lawsuit Against a New SEC Rule Could Harm Investor Protections ReportMay 31, 2024 The Lawsuit Against a New SEC Rule Could Harm Investor Protections The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit’s decision on the legal petition against the SEC’s private fund advisers rule could open the door to broad attacks on the regulatory framework that Congress authorized the SEC to develop and enforce for capital markets. May 31, 2024 Alexandra Thornton
Citizens United Overreach: New CAP Report Reveals Legal Risk in For-Profit Corporate Boards’ Political Spending Past EventMay 7, 2024 Citizens United Overreach: New CAP Report Reveals Legal Risk in For-Profit Corporate Boards’ Political Spending Join CAP for a virtual discussion on Citizens United overreach. Online only May 7, 2024
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Failed To Deliver Promised Benefits ReportApril 30, 2024 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Failed To Deliver Promised Benefits Benefits of the business tax changes in Trump’s 2017 tax bill were costly and did not trickle down to workers and families. Apr 30, 2024 Jean Ross
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.