Federal Personnel Face the Risk of Substantial Legal Liability if They Interfere in Elections ArticleOctober 28, 2026 Federal Personnel Face the Risk of Substantial Legal Liability if They Interfere in Elections If federal employees take actions that impede how states administer elections, they face the potential for considerable criminal and civil liability under both federal and state law. Oct 28, 2026 Michael Sozan
The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Harming Fishermen in Hawaii and Across the Country ArticleOctober 28, 2026 The Trump Administration’s War in Iran Is Harming Fishermen in Hawaii and Across the Country The ocean is not exempt from the Trump administration’s reverse Midas touch. While the administration’s fisheries policies undermine protections for endangered species and iconic habitats, the war in Iran drives up the price of diesel, leaving fishermen teetering on the edge of insolvency. Oct 28, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Leo Banks
How the Trump Administration’s False Election Claims Could Be Used as a Pretext for a Power Grab ArticleOctober 26, 2026 How the Trump Administration’s False Election Claims Could Be Used as a Pretext for a Power Grab With voting underway, the Trump administration and its allies could use the false election denial claims they have pushed for a decade as a pretext to subvert the will of American voters. Oct 26, 2026 Ben Hovland, Emma Hulbert
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
Congress Should Put Commonsense Guardrails on Military Use of AI ArticleOctober 22, 2026 Congress Should Put Commonsense Guardrails on Military Use of AI Congress should include robust guardrails in the fiscal year 2027 NDAA to ensure that the Department of Defense protects safety, ethics, and its legal obligations in developing military capabilities enabled by artificial intelligence. Oct 22, 2026 Allison McManus
Selling Out American Oceans: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Ocean Legacy ArticleOctober 20, 2026 Selling Out American Oceans: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Ocean Legacy In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from marine areas stretching across more than 1 million square miles, threatening iconic seascapes with industrial-scale fishing fleets. Oct 20, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Beth Pike
Trump’s Deal Rewards Putin While Ukraine Burns ArticleOctober 19, 2026 Trump’s Deal Rewards Putin While Ukraine Burns Washington pressures Kyiv to halt its campaign against Russian refineries while offering Moscow a way back into global energy markets. Oct 19, 2026 Damian Murphy, Robert Benson
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
The Devil Is in the Details: Trump Student Loan Changes Raise Costs and Weaken Safety Net for Borrowers ReportOctober 19, 2026 The Devil Is in the Details: Trump Student Loan Changes Raise Costs and Weaken Safety Net for Borrowers The Trump administration’s wide-ranging new policies will raise costs for student loan borrowers, restrict access to graduate education, and increase racial and gender wealth gaps. Oct 19, 2026 Sara Partridge, Madison Weiss, Kavin Haldo
Head Start Works, but the Trump Administration Is Undermining It ArticleOctober 16, 2026 Head Start Works, but the Trump Administration Is Undermining It Proposed changes threaten Head Start’s proven success in a move consistent with the administration’s position on the program—risking job losses, service cuts, and reduced access for vulnerable families. Oct 16, 2026 Hailey Gibbs, Carter Nesmith
In Rural Communities, Head Start Is Often the Only Licensed Child Care Option ReportOctober 16, 2026 In Rural Communities, Head Start Is Often the Only Licensed Child Care Option In rural areas, Head Start provides an indispensable lifeline for families who lack access to any other licensed early learning or child care options. Oct 16, 2026 Hailey Gibbs
The Many Open Questions About the Trump Administration’s New De Facto AI Model Licensing System In the NewsOctober 13, 2026 The Many Open Questions About the Trump Administration’s New De Facto AI Model Licensing System Adam Conner writes in Lawfare about the questions surrounding the Trump administration's artificial intelligence framework. Oct 13, 2026 Lawfare Adam Conner
The Trump Administration’s Flawed List-Matching Practices Could Disenfranchise Voters and Undermine Confidence in U.S. Elections ArticleOctober 13, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Flawed List-Matching Practices Could Disenfranchise Voters and Undermine Confidence in U.S. Elections The Trump administration’s rushed—and likely illegal—push to confuse voters and convince election officials to purge the voter rolls oversteps its authority and risks disenfranchising eligible Americans ahead of the midterm elections. Oct 13, 2026 Ben Hovland, Emma Hulbert
Public Land Swaps for Private Gain: How the Trump Administration Is Trading Away Public Lands for Corporate Benefit ReportOctober 9, 2026 Public Land Swaps for Private Gain: How the Trump Administration Is Trading Away Public Lands for Corporate Benefit From a private resort road through Yosemite to a SpaceX facility on a Texas wildlife refuge, land exchanges are an emerging threat to public lands and a potential jackpot for wealthy and well-connected individuals and businesses in the Trump era. Oct 9, 2026 Maggie Bryan
How Deregulation Undermines the Trump Administration’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran ArticleOctober 9, 2026 How Deregulation Undermines the Trump Administration’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran As the Trump administration attempts to financially isolate Iran, its domestic financial deregulation is creating loopholes that undermine the administration’s own economic blockade and jeopardize U.S. national security. Oct 9, 2026 Sadhana Mandala, Andrew Miller
Treasury Regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Fail To Protect Students ArticleOctober 5, 2026 Treasury Regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Fail To Protect Students The new federal voucher program fails to adequately provide equal opportunities for public school students and disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Oct 5, 2026 Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Trump-Xi Summit Scorecard: Assessing the Results of the September Meeting ArticleOctober 1, 2026 Trump-Xi Summit Scorecard: Assessing the Results of the September Meeting This scorecard reveals how the Trump administration traded long-term strategic leverage for temporary truces and diplomatic photo-ops during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, failing to secure meaningful wins on trade, AI, fentanyl, and foreign policy. Oct 1, 2026 Michael Clark, Jonathan Fritz
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
Boots Off Ballots: The Law In the NewsSeptember 30, 2026 Boots Off Ballots: The Law In an op-ed published by Just Security, Dan Herman and Devon Ombres break down the current laws on military presence at polling sites as they apply to the federal military and the National Guard. Sep 30, 2026 Just Security Dan Herman, Devon Ombres
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
Trump’s fawning over Xi won’t advance U.S. interests In the NewsSeptember 25, 2026 Trump’s fawning over Xi won’t advance U.S. interests In an op-ed published by MS NOW, Jonathan Fritz recaps the Trump-Xi summit, arguing that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit didn’t do much to advance U.S. interests on issues that really matter to Americans. Sep 25, 2026 MS NOW Jonathan Fritz
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
Flying Blind: The Peril of Trump’s Unprepared Approach to China In the NewsSeptember 23, 2026 Flying Blind: The Peril of Trump’s Unprepared Approach to China In an op-ed for The Contrarian, Jonathan Fritz explains why President Trump's uncoordinated approach to diplomacy means his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping is unlikely to advance American interests. Sep 23, 2026 The Contrarian Jonathan Fritz
Protecting the 2026 Midterm Elections: The Role of Key State Officials Past EventSeptember 23, 2026 Protecting the 2026 Midterm Elections: The Role of Key State Officials The Center for American Progress is hosting a discussion with state officials about their critical work to ensure Americans can cast their ballots in November. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 23, 2026
The SANDBOX Act Uses AI Policy as a Trojan Horse for Unfettered Deregulation ReportSeptember 22, 2026 The SANDBOX Act Uses AI Policy as a Trojan Horse for Unfettered Deregulation Under the guise of promoting innovation, the SANDBOX Act creates an unprecedented mechanism for broad federal deregulation. Sep 22, 2026 Nicole Alvarez, Adam Conner
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
The U.S. Supreme Court Blocked New U.S. Postal Service Rules That Could Have Severely Hampered Mail-In Voting VideoSeptember 17, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court Blocked New U.S. Postal Service Rules That Could Have Severely Hampered Mail-In Voting In a pro-voter decision, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the U.S. Postal Service's new mail-in voting rules, which could have disenfranchised millions of eligible American voters. Sep 17, 2026 Michael Sozan, Olivia Mowry
FEMA Was a Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Decimated What Was Once Considered a ‘Climate Haven’ VideoSeptember 17, 2026 FEMA Was a Lifeline After Hurricane Helene Decimated What Was Once Considered a ‘Climate Haven’ The Center for American Progress' award-winning documentary, "Asheville is Calling: A Climate Change Emergency," centers on Colleen Daly, an Asheville, North Carolina, native and small-business owner who lost her home and nearly lost her business to Hurricane Helene. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided the essential lifeline that got her through the immediate crisis, seven months later, she and her community were still struggling to rebuild. Sep 17, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry
Point: China Is a Competitor for Now; Let’s Keep It That Way In the NewsSeptember 17, 2026 Point: China Is a Competitor for Now; Let’s Keep It That Way Jonathan Fritz writes in Inside Sources about why the relationship between the United States and China is one not of enemies but of competitors. Sep 17, 2026 Inside Sources Jonathan Fritz
Decertifying a Voting System Takes More Than a Presidential Declaration ArticleSeptember 17, 2026 Decertifying a Voting System Takes More Than a Presidential Declaration Voting equipment certification and decertification utilize an established, fact-driven process outlined in the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s Testing and Certification Program Manual. Sep 17, 2026 Jadon Urogdy, Ben Hovland
A $500 Check Will Not Solve the Health Care Premium Crisis ArticleSeptember 17, 2026 A $500 Check Will Not Solve the Health Care Premium Crisis President Trump’s proposed $500 check cannot make up for thousands of dollars in higher marketplace premiums. Sep 17, 2026 Brian Keyser, Natasha Murphy
Trump lost at the Supreme Court, but his efforts to sow chaos continue In the NewsSeptember 16, 2026 Trump lost at the Supreme Court, but his efforts to sow chaos continue In an op-ed for MS NOW, Ben Hovland argues that registering to vote is one of the best ways to guard against efforts to undermine our election system. Sep 16, 2026 MS NOW Ben Hovland
Reforming National Security for the Future Past EventSeptember 16, 2026 Reforming National Security for the Future Join the Center for American Progress to discuss how the United States can not only restore our security globally, but do it better. Center for American Progress and online via Zoom Sep 16, 2026
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
The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation ReportSeptember 15, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Plan To Politicize Federal Grants Would Harm American Health and Innovation A new proposed rule from the Trump administration would subject all federally funded grants and research to politically motivated decision-making, as well as violate the laws governing agency rulemaking and the constitutional rights of Americans. Sep 15, 2026 Jill Rosenthal, Sara Partridge, Devon Ombres, 3 More Haley Norris, Mariam Rashid, Ryan Mulholland
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
The Trump Administration’s Sweeping Rollbacks of Pollution Protections Endanger the Health and Safety of All Americans VideoSeptember 14, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Sweeping Rollbacks of Pollution Protections Endanger the Health and Safety of All Americans Listen to one mom’s story as she talks about how her cancer journey triggered her awareness of harmful pollution and toxic chemicals and how the Trump administration is making children and families less safe by rolling back many safeguards. Sep 14, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Olivia Mowry, Hai-Lam Phan
The Trump Administration May Be Planning To Unlawfully Order Federal Troops or Agents To Interfere in the Midterm Elections VideoSeptember 10, 2026 The Trump Administration May Be Planning To Unlawfully Order Federal Troops or Agents To Interfere in the Midterm Elections The Trump administration may be planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or troops into polling places, a well-known tactic of authoritarian-minded leaders around the world. But people across the ideological spectrum should not give in to fear and should exercise their right to vote. Sep 10, 2026 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
Trump Wanted a European MAGA but May Get an Anti-American Europe ArticleSeptember 10, 2026 Trump Wanted a European MAGA but May Get an Anti-American Europe The Trump administration sees Germany’s far right as a European MAGA ally, but by empowering the AfD, it risks strengthening a nationalist movement that seeks to weaken American influence and reshape Europe on its own terms. Sep 10, 2026 Robert Benson
The U.S. and China Must Explore Pacing the Frontier During September AI Dialogue ReportSeptember 10, 2026 The U.S. and China Must Explore Pacing the Frontier During September AI Dialogue Establishing a way to define urgent safety concerns, share AI research, and explore other possible deliverables may help Beijing and Washington create the space needed to keep human control over AI despite global competition. Sep 10, 2026 Adam Conner, Damian Murphy, Jonathan Fritz
Despite President Trump’s Claims of Foreign Election Interference, He Has No Legal Authority To Declare a National Emergency and Unilaterally Nationalize Elections ArticleSeptember 2, 2026 Despite President Trump’s Claims of Foreign Election Interference, He Has No Legal Authority To Declare a National Emergency and Unilaterally Nationalize Elections The U.S. Constitution provides absolutely no basis for presidents to declare a national emergency to take control of elections and displace state rules. Sep 2, 2026 Michael Sozan, Allison McManus, Dan Herman
CAP Testimony Before the House Committee on Small Business’s Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee TestimonySeptember 2, 2026 CAP Testimony Before the House Committee on Small Business’s Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee Trevor Higgins, senior vice president for Energy and Environment, testified before the House Committee on Small Business's Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Subcommittee at a hearing titled “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity.” Sep 2, 2026 Trevor Higgins
The Trump Administration Is Weaponizing the U.S. Postal Service To Unconstitutionally Impair Voting by Mail VideoSeptember 1, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Weaponizing the U.S. Postal Service To Unconstitutionally Impair Voting by Mail Under a directive from President Donald Trump found unconstitutional by several federal judges, the U.S. Postal Service is preparing to implement a rule turning itself into an election enforcement agency. Sep 1, 2026 Michael Sozan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Over 150 Organizations Stand with Center for American Progress In the NewsSeptember 1, 2026 Over 150 Organizations Stand with Center for American Progress A coalition of more than 150 civil society, advocacy, and nonpartisan groups have issued a joint statement defending First Amendment rights amid the administration’s legal attack on the Center for American Progress. Sep 1, 2026 Nonprofits Together
How the Trump Administration Is Eroding the US Military Edge In the NewsAugust 28, 2026 How the Trump Administration Is Eroding the US Military Edge In an op-ed for The National Interest, Michael Schiffer explains how the Trump administration’s policies are compromising the nation’s military power and eroding the tools needed to address pressing security threats. Aug 28, 2026 The National Interest Michael Schiffer
The Postal Service is just the start of Trump’s plan to subvert the midterms In the NewsAugust 26, 2026 The Postal Service is just the start of Trump’s plan to subvert the midterms In an op-ed for MS NOW, Michael Sozan argues the Trump administration's attack on mail-in ballots and the U.S. Postal Service is part of a broader plan to undermine the midterm elections. Aug 26, 2026 MS NOW Michael Sozan
Deep-Sea Mining Is a Dangerous Experiment ArticleAugust 26, 2026 Deep-Sea Mining Is a Dangerous Experiment As pressure mounts to exploit the ocean floor, a new report warns that deep-sea mining is technologically unproven, economically impractical, and likely to cause extensive environmental damage. Aug 26, 2026 Fiona Fitzpatrick, Angelo Villagomez
Weighted Student Funding: Successes and Challenges in the K-12 Education Landscape ArticleAugust 25, 2026 Weighted Student Funding: Successes and Challenges in the K-12 Education Landscape As more school systems adopt student-based funding, early evidence shows that it successfully targets resources to students with greater needs and boosts academic achievement. Aug 25, 2026 Olivia O’Connell
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
The Trump Administration Is Weaponizing Federal Databases To Purge Voters VideoAugust 24, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Weaponizing Federal Databases To Purge Voters Millions of Americans are at risk of being quietly purged from voter rolls, which is one of the election interference tactics being deployed by the Trump administration to cement its political power and escape accountability from voters. Aug 24, 2026 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
The Trump Administration’s Middle East Quagmire: Six Months Into the War in Iran ArticleAugust 20, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Middle East Quagmire: Six Months Into the War in Iran At the six-month mark of an irresponsible war of choice in Iran, the Trump administration has become mired in a Middle East quagmire it can neither win nor easily exit. Aug 20, 2026 Damian Murphy, Allison McManus, Andrew Miller
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
Fact Sheet: The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency Fact SheetAugust 19, 2026 Fact Sheet: The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency Having seized unprecedented control over the federal government, the Trump administration is now effectuating a multipronged plan to subvert the 2026 midterm elections, cementing its power and policy agenda without accountability. Aug 19, 2026 Michael Sozan
Trump wastes billions deploying National Guard troops to DC | Opinion In the NewsAugust 17, 2026 Trump wastes billions deploying National Guard troops to DC | Opinion Chandler Hall and Nick Wilson write in USA Today that recent National Guard deployments have had no real impact on public safety. Aug 17, 2026 USA Today Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson
Presidents Cannot Take Over Elections by Declaring a National Emergency VideoAugust 14, 2026 Presidents Cannot Take Over Elections by Declaring a National Emergency The U.S. Constitution gives presidents no authority to unilaterally impose election rules, instead vesting that power primarily in states (with Congress as a backstop), which have successfully administered free and fair elections through prior emergencies. Aug 14, 2026 Michael Sozan, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency ReportAugust 12, 2026 The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency The Trump administration has seized unprecedented control over the federal government and is now executing a plan to subvert the 2026 midterm elections—determined to entrench its power and continue its policy agenda without accountability. Aug 12, 2026 Michael Sozan, Ben Olinsky
The Trump Administration Has Created a De Facto Licensing System for Frontier AI Models ArticleAugust 6, 2026 The Trump Administration Has Created a De Facto Licensing System for Frontier AI Models The administration’s new framework for frontier AI models is “voluntary” in name only. Aug 6, 2026 Adam Conner
Americans Pay the Price for Trump’s War While Oil and Gas Companies Get Rich ArticleAugust 6, 2026 Americans Pay the Price for Trump’s War While Oil and Gas Companies Get Rich As Americans pay more at the pump, five of the top oil and gas companies have brought in $65.5 billion in profit so far this year—up 65 percent from this time last year. Aug 6, 2026 Jamie Friedman, Jenny Rowland-Shea, Alia Hidayat
Trump Administration Green Card Memo Is Another Attack on Legal Immigration That Risks Separating Families and Harming the Economy ReportAugust 4, 2026 Trump Administration Green Card Memo Is Another Attack on Legal Immigration That Risks Separating Families and Harming the Economy The Trump administration’s green card memo may force immigrants who are already in the United States to return to their home countries to apply for permanent residency, potentially separating them from their families and jobs for long periods. Aug 4, 2026 Ben Greenho
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
CAP Comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance ArticleJuly 21, 2026 CAP Comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance The Center for American Progress submitted a comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing its proposed rule on federal financial assistance, arguing that it would prohibit agencies from exercising their statutorily defined powers to independently set grant conditions and funding rules for federal funding programs. Jul 21, 2026 Jill Rosenthal, Sara Partridge, Devon Ombres, 3 More Haley Norris, Mariam Rashid, Ryan Mulholland
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
The Trump Administration Moves To Tighten Grip on Colleges ReportJuly 14, 2026 The Trump Administration Moves To Tighten Grip on Colleges New rules would gut key student protections on program quality and give the federal government leverage to exert ideological control over American higher education. Jul 14, 2026 Evan Yi, Madison Weiss, Sara Partridge
The Trump Administration’s $1.7 Billion National Guard Deployments Fail To Reduce Urban Crime ReportJuly 13, 2026 The Trump Administration’s $1.7 Billion National Guard Deployments Fail To Reduce Urban Crime New CAP analysis reveals the Trump administration’s costly National Guard deployments have failed to reduce violent crime despite its claims of success. Jul 13, 2026 Chandler Hall
Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security ReportJuly 9, 2026 Government Insiders Must Be Prevented From Profiting on Prediction Markets at the Expense of National Security Government employees’ use of insider information to profit on prediction markets raises both national security and ethical concerns, and there are several steps Congress and the president should take, including completely banning government employees’ use of prediction markets as a condition of employment. Jul 9, 2026 Alexandra Thornton, Sadhana Mandala, Devon Ombres, 1 More Allison McManus
Fact Sheet: Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals Fact SheetJuly 7, 2026 Fact Sheet: Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals A new CAP analysis estimates that families could be forced to spend an additional $1,900 to $2,200 per year to cover the cost of school meals. Jul 7, 2026 Evan Yi, Mimla Wardak, Paige Shoemaker DeMio
Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals ReportJuly 7, 2026 Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill Threatens Access to Free School Meals Students across the country could lose access to free school meals, forcing the typical family with two children to spend $1,900 to $2,200 more per year for school meals. Jul 7, 2026 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Mimla Wardak, Evan Yi
Burnham must avoid Starmer’s Trump mistake In the NewsJuly 6, 2026 Burnham must avoid Starmer’s Trump mistake In an op-ed for The Financial Times, Neera Tanden argues that as the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham must take a stronger approach than his predecessor did. Jul 6, 2026 The Financial Times Neera Tanden
The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices ReportJuly 1, 2026 The NLRB Is Throwing Out Charges Alleging Employers Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices A new CAP analysis shows that, since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the NLRB is increasingly likely to dismiss charges that unions and workers file alleging that employers have committed unfair labor practices. Jul 1, 2026 Aurelia Glass
What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In the NewsJune 30, 2026 What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism In an op-ed for Devex, Daniele Nyirandutiye argues that recent screwworm and Ebola outbreaks demonstrate how, by defunding global health systems, the Trump administration undermines American public safety. Jun 30, 2026 Devex Daniele Nyirandutiye
Censored: Erasing 250 Years of American History on Public Lands ArticleJune 30, 2026 Censored: Erasing 250 Years of American History on Public Lands CAP analysis of a leaked Department of the Interior database reveals the scope and scale of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized histories—along with science-related content—from public lands nationwide. Jun 30, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Mariam Rashid, Kendra Hughes
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
Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy ArticleJune 25, 2026 Unprotecting American Lands: How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Bipartisan Conservation Legacy In his second term, President Trump has taken action to remove protections from more than 86 million acres of public lands, threatening beloved landscapes and wildlife across the country. Jun 25, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
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
Why the National Debt Matters More Than It Used To and Why We Should Not Count on AI To Fix the Problem ReportJune 23, 2026 Why the National Debt Matters More Than It Used To and Why We Should Not Count on AI To Fix the Problem Federal debt is larger and more expensive than in previous generations. Here is a data-driven look at what that means for the U.S. economy. Jun 23, 2026 Bobby Kogan, Jared Bernstein
Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers VideoJune 15, 2026 Alondra: A DACA Nurse Providing Care Despite Barriers This video highlights the experience of Alondra, an emergency department registered nurse and DACA recipient who has to cross state lines to work as a nurse because of state licensing barriers. Her story illustrates both the obstacles facing DACA nurses and the vital role they play in strengthening America's nursing workforce. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
A Call for Ocean Protection in All 35 Coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories ArticleJune 15, 2026 A Call for Ocean Protection in All 35 Coastal and Great Lakes States and Territories B.E.A.C.H. 35 proposes a national pledge to protect at least one beloved ocean habitat in all 35 coastal and Great Lakes states and territories by 2030, a pivotal shift that prioritizes critical habitats, quality, equity, and local, community-led stewardship. Jun 15, 2026 Angelo Villagomez, Suraida Nañez-James
America Is Running Out of Nurses, and DACA Recipients Are Helping Provide Critical Care to Communities Despite Threats of Deportation From the Trump Administration ReportJune 15, 2026 America Is Running Out of Nurses, and DACA Recipients Are Helping Provide Critical Care to Communities Despite Threats of Deportation From the Trump Administration Through in-depth interviews with three registered nurses who have DACA, this report examines the vital contributions of DACA nurses to the health care workforce amid a growing national nursing shortage. Jun 15, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer
Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250 ReportJune 15, 2026 Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250 This report brings together diverse voices in an expression of solidarity against a backdrop of the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission to share why religious freedom matters and to protect religious freedom for all. Jun 15, 2026 American Humanist Association, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Interfaith Alliance, 1 More Center for American Progress
How Trump’s Cuts to FEMA and NWS Are Leaving Communities Defenseless Against Extreme Weather Disasters ArticleJune 10, 2026 How Trump’s Cuts to FEMA and NWS Are Leaving Communities Defenseless Against Extreme Weather Disasters Federal agencies help Americans prepare for, survive, and recover from extreme weather disasters, but the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Federal Emergency Management Agency weaken that lifeline at every stage of a storm. Jun 10, 2026 Margaret Cooney, Devon Lespier
The 119th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus: Tracking the Assault on Public Lands ReportJune 10, 2026 The 119th Congress’ Antiparks Caucus: Tracking the Assault on Public Lands Twenty-five members of Congress are working to remove protections from America’s public lands and waters through dozens of antiparks bills. Jun 10, 2026 Sophie Conroy, Sam Zeno
May’s Headline Jobs Numbers Mask Underlying Labor Market Slack ArticleJune 5, 2026 May’s Headline Jobs Numbers Mask Underlying Labor Market Slack The May 2026 jobs report shows continued job growth and a stable unemployment rate, but there are also signs that labor market weakness—including labor underutilization—is being felt by a growing number of Americans. Jun 5, 2026 Jazmine Amoako, Sara Estep
Markwayne Mullin’s answer about following court orders should alarm every American In the NewsJune 4, 2026 Markwayne Mullin’s answer about following court orders should alarm every American In an op-ed for MS NOW, Tom Jawetz writes about how Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's testimony before Congress is a reminder that the department is not exempt from the rule of law. Jun 4, 2026 MS NOW Tom Jawetz
CAP Urges Stronger Accountability Metrics and Greater Transparency in Federally Funded Postsecondary Programs ArticleJune 3, 2026 CAP Urges Stronger Accountability Metrics and Greater Transparency in Federally Funded Postsecondary Programs The Center for American Progress recently urged the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider proposed changes that could weaken safeguards for higher education students. As written, the proposal risks allowing low-value postsecondary programs to continue receiving federal aid, potentially steering students, especially those with limited financial resources, into pathways that fail to deliver meaningful economic returns. Jun 3, 2026 Madison Weiss
The Trump Administration’s Taiwan Arms Freeze Is a Gift to Xi Jinping ArticleJune 3, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Taiwan Arms Freeze Is a Gift to Xi Jinping By freezing a vital $14 billion arms package to Taiwan, the Trump administration is abandoning historic U.S. commitments, damaging Indo-Pacific deterrence, and inviting Beijing’s aggression. Jun 3, 2026 Jonathan Fritz, Michael Clark
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
Trump’s Failed War in Iran Echoes Bush’s Iraq Blunder ArticleJune 2, 2026 Trump’s Failed War in Iran Echoes Bush’s Iraq Blunder The Trump administration’s disastrous war in Iran has failed to achieve any of its strategic objectives while harming the American people, reshaping the Middle East in ways detrimental to U.S. interests, and further undermining America’s global status. Jun 2, 2026 Andrew Miller
How Trump’s Potential Settlement Could Shield His Family and Businesses From Investigation ArticleJune 1, 2026 How Trump’s Potential Settlement Could Shield His Family and Businesses From Investigation The Trump-DOJ settlement could clear the entire Trump family and organization of any potential wrongdoing committed before May 19, 2026. Jun 1, 2026 Devon Ombres
The President’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Will Not Make the Country Safer ArticleJune 1, 2026 The President’s $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Will Not Make the Country Safer To protect national security, the United States needs a strategic and disciplined approach to defense spending—not the Trump administration’s $1.5 trillion budget, which fails to match resources to strategy, needlessly inviting waste and increasing the deficit. Jun 1, 2026 Allison McManus, Michael Schiffer, Steven Kosiak
How Federal Attacks on Diversity and Inclusion Policies Have Dismantled Public Health Infrastructure and Threaten National Health Security ReportJune 1, 2026 How Federal Attacks on Diversity and Inclusion Policies Have Dismantled Public Health Infrastructure and Threaten National Health Security Federal executive orders targeting initiatives that seek to ensure diversity and equity for all are systematically dismantling America's public health infrastructure—cutting research, surveillance systems, and workforce programs while raising costs and putting national health security at risk. Jun 1, 2026 Mariam Rashid, Perry N. Halkitis
The Trump Administration’s Assault on Immigrants Degrades the Rule of Law ReportMay 28, 2026 The Trump Administration’s Assault on Immigrants Degrades the Rule of Law By repeatedly breaking the law and resisting accountability—infringing on constitutional rights, disregarding statutory limits imposed by Congress, and defying binding court orders—the Trump administration is degrading the rule of law. May 28, 2026 Tom Jawetz
ExIm Reauthorization Is a Chance To Reimagine the Bank as a Potential Engine of Climate Action, Industrial Development, and Job Creation ArticleMay 21, 2026 ExIm Reauthorization Is a Chance To Reimagine the Bank as a Potential Engine of Climate Action, Industrial Development, and Job Creation As Congress considers reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank of the United States, this moment should be leveraged to improve and modernize the bank. May 21, 2026 Ryan Mulholland, Courtney Federico
Congressional Republicans Recklessly Bill Taxpayers for the Trump Administration’s ICE and CBP Slush Fund and Wasteful Ballroom ArticleMay 20, 2026 Congressional Republicans Recklessly Bill Taxpayers for the Trump Administration’s ICE and CBP Slush Fund and Wasteful Ballroom Instead of addressing Americans’ affordability concerns, congressional Republicans funnel tens of billions more toward the Trump administration’s reckless mass deportation agenda while failing to put a stop to dangerous tactics that have cost lives. May 20, 2026 Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Ben Greenho, Debu Gandhi, 1 More Silva Mathema
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.