The Trump Administration Is Using Americans’ Sensitive Data To Build a Digital Watchtower ReportAugust 25, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Using Americans’ Sensitive Data To Build a Digital Watchtower The Trump administration’s abusive efforts to repurpose millions of federal records and funnel them into a centralized government database represent a systemic shift toward a consolidation of informational power while obscuring public accountability; Congress must address this with a modern legal framework including clear rights and binding duties. Aug 25, 2025 Nicole Alvarez
The administration is attacking America’s opportunity engine In the NewsAugust 8, 2025 The administration is attacking America’s opportunity engine In an op-ed published by The Hill, Dr. Alondra Nelson explains how the Trump administration’s 2026 budget threatens American science and innovation. Aug 8, 2025 The Hill Dr. Alondra Nelson
By cutting science, the Defense Department is eating its seed corn In the NewsJuly 24, 2025 By cutting science, the Defense Department is eating its seed corn In an op-ed published by Defense News, Frank Kendall warns that the Trump administration's cuts to science and research funding harm U.S. national security by giving China a solid edge on research and technology development. Jul 24, 2025 Defense News Frank Kendall
Attacks on the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Are an Attack on a Wellspring of American Prosperity ArticleJuly 17, 2025 Attacks on the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem Are an Attack on a Wellspring of American Prosperity The Trump administration’s cuts to federally funded R&D; its war on higher education; and its aggression toward immigrants are dismantling America’s science and technology advantage—putting the country’s future prosperity at risk. Jul 17, 2025 Neera Tanden, Ryan Mulholland, Adam Conner
4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed ArticleJune 27, 2025 4 Reasons the Senate’s AI Pause Should Be Opposed U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s AI pause would block states subject to it from enforcing laws that protect residents from AI-driven harms, including criminal offenses and health care decisions. Senators should vote to remove it from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during reconciliation. Jun 27, 2025 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage ArticleJune 26, 2025 The Senate’s AI Pause May Take Billions in State Broadband Funds Hostage U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposal to ban state and local regulation of AI could result in the loss of tens of billions of dollars in state broadband funds unless states comply with the AI pause. Jun 26, 2025 Adam Conner, Nicole Alvarez
The Senate’s AI Ban Applies to Every State, Not Just BEAD Recipients ArticleJune 13, 2025 The Senate’s AI Ban Applies to Every State, Not Just BEAD Recipients Senate Republicans’ latest tax and budget bill draft includes a standalone 10-year federal ban on most state and local AI regulations, blocking states from addressing key harms such as algorithmic discrimination, regardless of whether they seek or have received broadband funding. Jun 13, 2025 Nicole Alvarez
The Senate Republican Budget Bill Adds Broadband Funding That Favors Musk’s Starlink and Bans State AI Laws ArticleJune 12, 2025 The Senate Republican Budget Bill Adds Broadband Funding That Favors Musk’s Starlink and Bans State AI Laws An additional $500 million of broadband funding provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a national freeze on AI regulation by states, weaponizing public infrastructure against state action and potentially delivering a payday to Elon Musk’s satellite internet company. Jun 12, 2025 Megan Shahi
The House Is Close To Passing a Moratorium on State Efforts To Regulate AI ArticleMay 15, 2025 The House Is Close To Passing a Moratorium on State Efforts To Regulate AI A House committee reconciliation proposal includes a federal moratorium that would nullify or prevent, for a decade, existing or future state laws that address any aspect of AI law or regulation. May 15, 2025 Adam Conner
A 21st Century Privacy Act: Ending the Exploitation of Unlawfully Obtained Government Data ReportMay 12, 2025 A 21st Century Privacy Act: Ending the Exploitation of Unlawfully Obtained Government Data Legally mandated data deletion and algorithmic disgorgement of systems built using unlawfully obtained personal data would prevent federal agencies and private actors from continuing to benefit from their use. May 12, 2025 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
Public Companies Should Be Transparent About Not Complying With TikTok Ban ArticleApril 30, 2025 Public Companies Should Be Transparent About Not Complying With TikTok Ban Public companies’ reliance on Trump’s questionable executive orders allowing them to not comply with the TikTok ban raises questions about their potential liability and whether they should disclose their noncompliance to investors. Apr 30, 2025 Adam Conner
CAP’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Privacy Working Group’s RFI ArticleApril 21, 2025 CAP’s Response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee Privacy Working Group’s RFI The Center for American Progress submitted comments in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee privacy working group’s request for information (RFI) on a data privacy and security framework. Apr 21, 2025 Nicole Alvarez
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.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.