Paramount’s Anticompetitive Merger With Warner Bros. Is Fueled by Investments From Regimes With Deep Trump Ties ArticleJune 2, 2026 Paramount’s Anticompetitive Merger With Warner Bros. Is Fueled by Investments From Regimes With Deep Trump Ties Government regulators must block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. for several reasons, including that foreign autocracies with deep financial entanglements with President Donald Trump and anti-democratic values—including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar—could end up owning the combined corporation. Jun 2, 2026 Michael Sozan, Andrew Miller
2026 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventMay 19, 2026 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference The Center for American Progress’ signature event, now celebrating its 15th year, where CAP convenes the big thinkers and doers on the center-left for a day of not only identifying the problems facing Americans, but also sharing solutions to improve the lives of all Americans. Online via Zoom May 19, 2026
The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Raising Costs for Rural Communities, Farmers, and Food Production ArticleMay 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Raising Costs for Rural Communities, Farmers, and Food Production Rural households are paying, on average, at least $26 per week more at the pump, and an oil-dependent food supply chain means we should expect more expensive grocery prices for months to come. May 15, 2026 Anne Knapke, Mark Haggerty, Kyle Ross
How Trump’s $500 Million UAE Crypto Deal Trades U.S. National Security for Family Profit ArticleMay 8, 2026 How Trump’s $500 Million UAE Crypto Deal Trades U.S. National Security for Family Profit Days before Trump’s second inauguration, the United Arab Emirates’ “Spy Sheikh” secretly bought 49 percent of the Trump family’s crypto firm. Months later, the administration handed over America’s most sensitive AI chips technology to the United Arab Emirates despite national security concerns. This isn’t just profiteering; it’s a betrayal of U.S. national security. May 8, 2026 Allison McManus, Andrew Miller, Dan Herman
State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran ArticleApril 23, 2026 State-by-State Increases in Gas Prices Since Trump’s War on Iran Gasoline prices have risen sharply since before the war, costing drivers across the United States about $38 more per month. Apr 23, 2026 Emily Gee
Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis ArticleApril 22, 2026 Trump’s War of Choice With Iran Threatens a Global Hunger and Health Crisis President Trump’s war of choice is generating a devastating food and health crisis, made far worse by his administration’s gutting of the global humanitarian system. Apr 22, 2026 Jessica Keller, Ryan Mulholland
The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran ReportApril 20, 2026 The Human and Environmental Costs of the War in Iran Civilians have suffered devastating health and environmental costs as a result of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, from mass displacement and polluted air and water to long-term health risks for future generations. Apr 20, 2026 Kalina Gibson, Dawn Le, Ariana Sharghi
What America Has Lost in the War With Iran ArticleApril 8, 2026 What America Has Lost in the War With Iran Iran appears to have emerged as the winner in Donald Trump’s war of choice. Apr 8, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
Trump’s War May Be Over But the Economic Damage Is Not ArticleApril 8, 2026 Trump’s War May Be Over But the Economic Damage Is Not Consumers and businesses have already weathered substantial economic costs from the war in Iran, and prices and risks could remain elevated for months. Apr 8, 2026 Emily Gee, Kyle Ross, Akshay Thyagarajan, 1 More Leo Banks
The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region Past EventApril 8, 2026 The U.S.-Israeli War: Destabilizing Lebanon and the Broader Region Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual conversation with expert panelists based in the region who will explore the regional political, security, and humanitarian dynamics of the U.S.-Israeli war, with a particular focus on Lebanon. Online via Zoom Apr 8, 2026
The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Past EventApril 2, 2026 The Trump ‘War Tax’: The Economic Costs of the Iran War Please join the Center for American Progress for an online discussion on the economic costs of the U.S. war in Iran. Online via Zoom Apr 2, 2026
By the End of the Week, the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Will Likely Have Cost $25 Billion ArticleMarch 24, 2026 By the End of the Week, the Trump Administration’s War in Iran Will Likely Have Cost $25 Billion The administration reportedly plans to request another $200 billion to fund the war in Iran. What could that much money buy instead? Mar 24, 2026 Bobby Kogan
Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Past EventMarch 18, 2026 Loss of Innocents: The U.S. Strike on an Iranian School and Implications for America at War Please join CAP for an online discussion on this tragedy and its implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfare. Online via Zoom Mar 18, 2026
How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead ArticleMarch 13, 2026 How the Trump Administration Could Lower Energy Prices and What It Is Doing Instead Instead of proposing solutions to the skyrocketing energy prices Americans face as a result of President Trump’s war with Iran, the Trump administration has put forward ideas that benefit the oil and gas industry. Mar 13, 2026 Courtney Federico, Sophie Conroy, Leo Banks, 1 More Jenny Rowland-Shea
Defeating Iranian drones means listening to Ukraine In the NewsMarch 12, 2026 Defeating Iranian drones means listening to Ukraine Luke Zahner and Robert Benson write in Stars and Stripes about how Iranian-designed drones are changing modern warfare and what Ukraine has learned about combating them. Mar 12, 2026 Stars and Stripes Luke Zahner, Robert Benson
Diplomatic Malpractice: The Trump Administration’s Failure To Protect and Evacuate U.S. Embassies and Citizens in the Middle East Past EventMarch 12, 2026 Diplomatic Malpractice: The Trump Administration’s Failure To Protect and Evacuate U.S. Embassies and Citizens in the Middle East Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m. EDT discussing this dereliction of duty. Online only via Zoom Mar 12, 2026
The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy ArticleMarch 11, 2026 The War in Iran Will Raise Fuel Prices and Costs Throughout the Economy The war in Iran will cost Americans more at the pump as well as on their utility and grocery bills while continuing to also cost U.S. military service members and civilians their lives. Mar 11, 2026 Trevor Higgins, Akshay Thyagarajan
Regional Recalibration After the Iran Strikes ArticleMarch 11, 2026 Regional Recalibration After the Iran Strikes President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran has upended a careful balance regional actors have long sought to strike between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Mar 11, 2026 H.A. Hellyer
The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran ArticleMarch 5, 2026 The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran In starting war with Iran, President Trump and his administration have knowingly put service members in harm’s way, inflicted suffering on innocent civilians, and left the American people to bear the financial burden of this needless conflict. Mar 5, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion ArticleMarch 3, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion The Trump administration has launched a reckless war of choice in the Middle East, which has already imposed an estimated cost of more than $5 billion on the American taxpayer. Mar 3, 2026 Allison McManus
An Update on Military Actions in Iran Past EventMarch 2, 2026 An Update on Military Actions in Iran CAP experts are ready to fill you in on the details and repercussions of military actions in Iran. Online via Zoom Mar 2, 2026
Risk, Order, and Power: The Saudi-Emirati Divergence In the NewsJanuary 30, 2026 Risk, Order, and Power: The Saudi-Emirati Divergence H.A. Hellyer writes on the tense relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and how it could affect the United States. Jan 30, 2026 War on the Rocks H.A. Hellyer
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
Making Sense of Iranian Protests and U.S. Response Past EventJanuary 14, 2026 Making Sense of Iranian Protests and U.S. Response Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion that will explore the significance of the protests and assess the implications of potential U.S. responses. Online via Zoom Jan 14, 2026
Counterpoint: On Iran, Trump Endangers U.S. by Ignoring Rule of Law In the NewsJune 26, 2025 Counterpoint: On Iran, Trump Endangers U.S. by Ignoring Rule of Law In "DC Journal," Damian Murphy writes about the president's military engagement with Iran. Jun 26, 2025 DC Journal Damian Murphy
The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers ArticleJune 25, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Reckless Strikes in Iran Raise More Questions Than Answers Amid a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the ultimate consequences of President Trump’s military intervention in Iran remain unknown but are potentially deeply damaging to U.S. interests. Congress should exert its authority to prevent the president from drawing the United States further into conflict in the future. Jun 25, 2025 Andrew Miller, Allison McManus
America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East In the NewsJune 21, 2025 America Is on the Verge of Catastrophe in the Middle East In an op-ed published by Foreign Affairs, Andrew Miller argues that by joining Israel’s campaign against Iran, the United States has made a sustainable long-term solution less attainable. Jun 21, 2025 Foreign Affairs Andrew Miller
As Trump Abandons Global Leadership, G7 Must Still Address World’s Pressing Challenges ArticleJune 11, 2025 As Trump Abandons Global Leadership, G7 Must Still Address World’s Pressing Challenges Strong, clear cooperation among the world’s other leading democracies can help maintain momentum on global priorities such as confronting Russian aggression, climate change, trade, and humanitarian assistance. Jun 11, 2025 Allison McManus, Robert Benson, Ryan Mulholland, 1 More Courtney Federico
America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Past EventJune 5, 2025 America’s Role in the World: The Value of Leadership and Alliance Join us for a conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Jun 5, 2025
President Trump’s Gulf Trip Is Heavy on Theatrics, Light on Policy ArticleMay 29, 2025 President Trump’s Gulf Trip Is Heavy on Theatrics, Light on Policy President Trump’s Middle East trip was a wasted opportunity to secure major progress on a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program and resolving the war in Gaza. May 29, 2025 Andrew Miller
Trump’s Gulf Interests Conflict With the Interests of the American People ArticleMay 20, 2025 Trump’s Gulf Interests Conflict With the Interests of the American People President Trump’s conflicts of interest in the Gulf privilege his personal gain over American foreign policy interests. May 20, 2025 Allison McManus
100 Days of the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy: Global Chaos, American Weakness, and Human Suffering ReportApril 24, 2025 100 Days of the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy: Global Chaos, American Weakness, and Human Suffering In only 100 days, the Trump administration has wrought chaos around the world and weakened the United States’ place in it—leaving the American people and billions of others worldwide to pay the price. Apr 24, 2025 Allison McManus, Ryan Mulholland, Andrew Miller, 3 More Dan Herman, Robert Benson, Courtney Federico
The Trump Administration’s Responsibility for the Failed Ceasefire in Gaza ArticleApril 14, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Responsibility for the Failed Ceasefire in Gaza The Trump administration’s failure to enforce the terms of the January 15 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has wasted the best opportunity to achieve a permanent end to the war in Gaza. Apr 14, 2025 Andrew Miller
How Congress Can Help Curb the UAE’s Role in Sudan’s Crisis ArticleMarch 18, 2025 How Congress Can Help Curb the UAE’s Role in Sudan’s Crisis To see a peaceful end to the conflict, Congress must hold the UAE accountable for its role in fueling Sudan’s violent civil war and deepening its humanitarian crisis through the weapons and gold trade. Mar 18, 2025 Allison McManus, Anne Griffin
Congressional Response to Trump’s National Security Chaos Past EventMarch 12, 2025 Congressional Response to Trump’s National Security Chaos Congress must pick up the leadership mantle amid grave global and domestic uncertainty. Center for American Progress and online Mar 12, 2025
It’s Time for a Just and Lasting Peace in Israel and Palestine In the NewsMarch 4, 2025 It’s Time for a Just and Lasting Peace in Israel and Palestine In an op-ed published by Inkstick, Allison McManus argues why the United States should seize moments of opportunity ahead to propel the West Bank toward a just and lasting peace and outlines the role the country could play in doing so. Mar 4, 2025 Inkstick Allison McManus