Tonight, during the State of the Union address, we’ll hear President Trump’s priorities for the year ahead. It’s worth comparing what he says to the extreme actions his Administration took last year.

I’m thrilled to announce two new roles on @centeronbudget.bsky.social's leadership team: Shannon Buckingham as Executive Vice President for Communications and External Affairs and Michele Vaughn as Vice President for Communications: www.cbpp.org/press/press-...

Reworking the DHS funding bill to better protect public safety does not need to cause major harm within DHS or the government agencies covered by the other 5 funding bills, *if* Rs are prepared to govern responsibly. Claims to the contrary are an admission of sorts.

In the wake of another horrific shooting death in MN by federal immigration officers -on top of wrongful detentions, violence, & fear there & across the country- it is appropriate for the Senate to use the budget process to push for critical protections for people & communities.

Our new paper on the Trump Admin’s unlawful, unsupported-by-evidence, and harmful efforts to freeze ~$10B in funding for child care & other essential needs in 5 Dem-led states, a fundamental threat to everyone's access to public services. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Undertaking a sweeping investigation of almost all federal funding to 14 states & D.C. – all but one led by a Democrat – is a harmful & shameful escalation of the Admin’s corrupt politicization of basic governance & suggests funding freezes may be coming. www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/p...

As we mark one year since President Trump’s inauguration, it’s important to take stock of the harm the Administration – and congressional Republicans – have inflicted in such a short time. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

The Administration is legally required to use contingency reserves to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 Americans who need #SNAP to afford groceries, despite USDA Sec. Rollins’ claim that the Administration is unable to do so. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

Today’s government funding shutdown is fundamentally different than prior funding fights b/c the Administration is acting outside the law. Any funding agreement must put a stop to this pattern of lawlessness & protect affordable health care. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

The Trump Admin’s threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn’t get his way is blatant extortion: using working people & their families as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt. My full statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

The Trump Administration’s threat to illegally fire more workers if the President doesn’t get his way is blatant extortion: using working people and their families as pawns in a power play with no concern for who gets hurt.

The Administration acknowledged that it will stop the survey that measures food insecurity, just as tariffs push up food prices and the deep cuts to food assistance enacted in July start to take effect. Congress must intervene to save these vital data. www.wsj.com/economy/trum...

As he released House Rs’ short-term continuing resolution bill, Approps Chair Cole spoke to the importance of “restoring regular order.” Restoring regular order is indeed crucial. But it’s important to be clear about what regular order means. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

The Administration has undermined the bipartisan 2025 funding deal by withholding funds, using a partisan rescission bill to cancel funding agreed to on a bipartisan basis, and *remarkably* claiming unilateral authority to hold funds & allow them to expire.

Today’s Census report shows the economy was reasonably strong in 2024, but wide inequities persisted. If left unchanged, the harmful Republican megabill will erode much of the progress on health coverage & push poverty and inequality higher. My full statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

I’m thrilled to welcome Wally Adeyemo to @centeronbudget.bsky.social board! Wally brings a deep commitment to CBPP's mission as well as a wealth of expertise advancing policies that ensure everyone has access to the opportunities & resources they need to thrive. www.cbpp.org/press/press-...

Trump Admin & congress'l Rs are advancing a 3-part agenda that threatens Black households by limiting opportunities to live in healthy & thriving communities, @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social explains in a new report. Grateful to the Blk Econ Alliance 4 their input & support www.cbpp.org/research/eco...

The President’s accusations are baseless. His actions will undermine trust in our country’s economic statistics – widely viewed globally as the gold standard – that are vital to keeping our economy strong and meeting the needs of people and communities across the country. x.com/byheatherlon...

By approving the Administration’s rescission package, as is widely expected, congressional Republicans are sabotaging the bipartisan funding agreement reached just months ago & poisoning the well for future deals. www.cbpp.org/blog/resciss...

I'm thrilled to welcome Nicole Greenidge-Hoskins to CBPP as Executive Vice President, Legal Department & Administration. Her deep commitment to our work, legal expertise, & experience supporting operational excellence will help CBPP meet this moment. www.cbpp.org/press/press-...

House & Senate Republicans passed a bill that will raise families' food & health care costs, increase poverty & hunger, take health coverage away from millions of ppl & drive up deficits - all to give costly tax cuts to the wealthy & corporations.

Senate Rs voted to pass a bill that wld raise food & health care costs on families, increase hunger & take health coverage away from millions of ppl while doubling down on tax cuts for the wealthy. House Rs must stand up for their communities & reject it. www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

The Senate is barreling toward a vote on an unfinished bill that wld take away health coverage & food assistance from millions, raise families’ costs, & make ppl in our nation worse off. There’s still time for senators to say no to this bill. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

The Parliamentarian ruled 2 of the most harmful #SNAP cuts in the Senate Republican bill violate the Byrd rule, including an unprecedented cost-shift to states that could end SNAP entirely in parts of the U.S. www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep...

Misunderstood sleeper issue in OBBB cld mean the end of #SNAP as a national food assistance program available in all states. The cost-shift drafting means a state that can’t pay its share of benefits loses ALL fed $; a state that can only pay ½ has to cut enrollment by about ½.

Rather than course correct, Senate Republican leaders are rushing to advance a bill that is in some ways even more destructive and harmful than the unpopular House Republican bill. The Senate must reject it.

The Trump administration’s release today of limited, additional budget detail confirms once again that the President continues to break his promises to lower families’ costs and help people who are struggling to make ends meet.

House Republicans passed a bill this morning that fails the people they promised to help. It would raise costs on families across the country, making it harder for them to meet basic needs & weather life’s ups & downs — and give ever larger tax cuts to the wealthiest households.

As House Republicans work to advance their bill to the floor, their agenda couldn’t be clearer: stripping health care & food assistance away from millions & raising families’ costs— while showering ever larger tax breaks on the wealthiest. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

Reporting suggests some House Rs who say they oppose #Medicaid cuts may support provisions that would cut Medicaid by ~$370B dollars. These provisions are indeed cuts that wld take coverage away from potentially millions of eligible ppl who need coverage. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

The Trump Admin is reportedly prepping to release a budget proposal as soon as next week that—like the tax & budget bill they're pursuing—appears to be a total repudiation of campaign promises to help ppl who struggle at the margins of our economy, an economy his tariffs may tank.

Sadaf Knight and the incredible team at @floridapolicy.bsky.social work every day for policies that promote economic mobility and improve well-being for all Floridians. Interested in Florida fiscal policy and how to build a state that works for everyone? Check out: www.floridapolicy.org/

See my full statement on the House passage of the budget resolution: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

Let’s be clear: in this budget framework there is no way to cut $1.5 trillion in spending while protecting health coverage through Medicaid and food assistance through SNAP. x.com/haleytalbotc...

Amid all the drama, policymakers should stay focused on the bottom line: deep cuts to food assistance & Medicaid leave people unable to afford food or access health coverage. Want lower deficits? Do less in tax cuts & offset them with targeted revenue raisers.

A welcome headline, as there is so much to oppose: the Senate budget resolution is deeply flawed as it opens the door to making it harder for people to afford groceries & access healthcare – at the worst possible time as the risk of recession & price hikes rise. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

The budget plan the Senate passed overnight is upside down — hurting the people, families, and communities the President pledged to serve during the campaign and showering tax cuts on the already wealthy and powerful. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

Tariffs, the budget agenda & executive actions are a triple threat to low/middle income people. Let's investigate how 2 pieces - tariffs & the budget agenda - could lead to more ppl losing their jobs & then block them from help while they are struggling. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

The new budget resolution is upside down – it hurts families the President pledged to serve and showers tax cuts on the wealthy and powerful. See my statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

With attn turned to how Rs resolve their process disputes on the budget/tax bill, let’s review what really matters: how the R agenda will take away health care & food assistance from ppl who need it to pay for tax cuts the wealthy definitely don’t need. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

The Admin targeted the Dept of Ed’s Ofc of Civil Rights for large layoffs. The ofc enforces laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality & disability status. As a parent & wonk I know the importance of its work for disabled students. 🧵

Congratulations to Aviva Aron-Dine on her new role as director of the @hamiltonproject.orgj! Excited to see the impact she will make with her exceptional leadership and deep policy expertise.

The Senate has passed the deeply flawed House R funding bill. It’s far from “clean”— but the single most important fact now is this: The CR has set in law full-year funding levels that make clear the Administration's impoundments & mass firings remain illegal. Period.

The House CR is deeply problematic – but one of the very worst parts of the CR is it would force immediate cuts in the DC budget -- to police, schools, transportation & more.

The early days with a newborn are hard enough w/out making parents take an unnecessary trip to the Social Security office, which may be far away in a rural state — & may be understaffed or closed given the Admin’s plans to fire many Social Security Administration employees.

Addressing toxins in our environment will take federal experts, regulations, and research. Caring for children and adults who are sick from toxins requires a strong #Medicaid program. Firing workers indiscriminately & slashing Medicaid won’t improve health. #CBPPJointAddress

A balanced budget? The House Budget Resolution’s tax cuts are so large that even with massive cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and student loans the budget would INCREASE the deficit. #CBPPJointAddress

An agenda to lower costs for families? The President has supported the House budget plan that would make it harder for families to afford health care, food and college. #CBPPJointAddress

When listening to the President's joint address to Congress tonight, it is worth comparing what he says to the House budget plan he endorsed.

HHS makes decisions that affect the health & wellbeing of every one of us. This allows the Administration to make sweeping, reckless changes to policies at a moment’s notice w/out input from people who should have a voice: patients, parents, doctors, caregivers, and others.