“Trump’s war of choice in Iran has come at the expense of the United States’ security umbrella in the Indo-Pacific, presenting an opportunity for Beijing,” write Andrew Miller and Michael Clark.

Hawaii is quickly making strides to become the first state in the nation to stop the flow of corporate and dark money in politics. Hear from Republican State Rep. Souza:

Abortion bans violate our constitutional right to religious freedom, argues CAP’s Sally Steenland for @rewirenewsgroup.com: https://tinyurl.com/53unj54s

Data centers must be held responsible for rising electricity costs and the environmental impact on local communities.

Join CAP on May 6th at 11 am ET for a conversation with leaders from the Pathways Alliance and @educateall.bsky.social as we explore a more sustainable path forward for educators. https://bit.ly/4dQiAr6

Magyar’s victory in Hungary is a stunning rejection of a corrupt, gangster-style authoritarianism and the far-right transnational movement that championed it—with Trump and Orbán as its chief architects and leaders. https://ampr.gs/4suUk15

Let’s be crystal clear about what is happening: Donald Trump is literally paying for bullets and bombs for war abroad by cutting health care for Americans here at home.

Conservative Christians like to invoke religious freedom in their anti-choice advocacy, but many faiths believe in—and fight for—reproductive rights. From Sally Steenland of @americanprogress.bsky.social:

💊 Rising premiums and employee contributions 💊 Growing deductibles 💊 Increasing OOP costs Americans need relief from this affordability crisis. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/executive-summary-a-patients-bill-of-rights-to-lower-health-care-costs/

The accelerating pace of more frequent and intense storms mirrors CAP's recent findings: Warming ocean temperatures and rising seas are intensifying tropical storms, increasing rainfall, magnifying storm surge, and driving up both human and economic costs. https://ampr.gs/4cqPADY

Hungarian voters have broken the spell of Orbán’s rule, giving hope to those around the world that democratic resurgence is as possible as democratic backsliding. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/orbans-defeat-in-the-hungarian-election-signals-a-blow-to-the-global-authoritarian-movement/

For everyone but the richest Americans, the higher prices from Trump's tariffs and war in Iran greatly outweigh the small $335 in increased tax refunds you can expect this year. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-1000-tax-refund-promise-falls-short-by-665/

It's time to get the job done and grant D.C. statehood now.

How might the U.S. economy be faring in an alternative history where the Trump administration’s most significant economic policies were never enacted? New CAP analysis finds that Trump's agenda has generated slower growth, fewer jobs, and faster inflation. https://ampr.gs/4vy3Ymt

BREAKING: The Hawaii House of Representatives has passed S.B. 2471—bringing the state one step closer to being the first in the nation to get corporate and dark money out of its politics, effectively ending Citizens United.

BREAKING: The Hawaii House of Representatives has passed S.B. 2471—bringing the state one step closer to being the first in the nation to get corporate and dark money out of its politics, effectively ending Citizens United.

After Typhoon Sinlaku devastated the Northern Mariana Islands Tuesday, it is clear that climate change is already here—and hitting marginalized U.S. communities first. What comes next must be a commitment to resilience, preparedness, and equitable recovery. https://ampr.gs/4cqPADY

@ambpressman.bsky.social: Under Viktor Orbán's authoritarian rule, the cost of a democratic vote was "extremely high"—reminiscent of developments we're now seeing under the Trump administration.

By erasing Black history from public lands—including flattening the legacy of Jackie Robinson—the administration diminishes the national heritage all Americans are meant to share and disparages the contributions of Black Americans. Read more ⤵️ https://ampr.gs/4aFBHkf

Trump’s budget makes it clear his priority is NOT American families. CAP's @bbkogan.bsky.social breaks it down:

Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary dealt a real blow to MAGA’s international project, but it will not stop the Trump administration from using American power to promote far-right allies abroad. https://ampr.gs/4tT8ASJ

A majority of Americans want the winner of a presidential election to be decided by popular vote, not the electoral college. We are one step closer to this becoming reality as Virginia becomes the 18th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4tOx4fx

If you don't live in a "swing state," your vote counts less. But we can reform the Electoral College and fix that. Since we made this video, Maine and now Virginia have joined the National Popular Vote compact. Here's what you need to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPwJqSdLfE

Big news: Gov. Spanberger signs bill making Virginia 18th state + DC to join National Popular Vote Interstate Compact States in compact now total 222 electoral votes, 48 shy of 270 needed for popular vote plan to go into effect www.npr.org/2026/04/14/n...

Despite repeated Trump promises, Americans aren't getting a $1,000 boost to their tax refunds this year. Here's the numbers. +$335 boost this year, barely more than the +105 last year +$335 is nowhere close to +1,000, or to rising tariff and gas costs www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Starting in 1 hour: Join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. https://www.youtube.com/live/1wvNjvGQzFQ

Happy Jackie Robinson Day! There's nothing more American than baseball -- but that's not stopping the Trump administration from trying to delete and censor stories about this American hero www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

Unsurprisingly, the Trump administration appears to have fallen far short of its promise to increase American taxpayers’ tax refunds “by $1,000 or more” this filing season, with the average refund up only $346 over last year. https://ampr.gs/4c98QH7

Trump's genocidal and Islamophobic rhetoric about the war in Iran cannot be normalized. Dr. H.A. Hellyer explains:

Health care costs are at a breaking point, and Americans deserve real, near-term solutions to this affordability crisis. CAP has a plan to help: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/executive-summary-a-patients-bill-of-rights-to-lower-health-care-costs/

@mideastpolicy.bsky.social's Faysal Itani on the outlook of U.S.-Iranian negotiations:

Hungarians defeated their long-time autocratic leader. Americans can weaken and then defeat Trump/MAGA too! Read this article from my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleagues @gbedekovics.bsky.social @robertbenson92.bsky.social www.americanprogress.org/article/orba...

Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals a rejection of corrupt governance and a blow for the global authoritarian movement—including Trump. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/orbans-defeat-in-the-hungarian-election-signals-a-blow-to-the-global-authoritarian-movement/

CAP's @ambpressman.bsky.social: The biggest challenge will be ensuring that democratic institutions can function in a neutral manner instead of for Viktor Orbán's authoritarian vision, including giving the public universities and the courts back to the people of Hungary.

"These are brave Hungarians who believe in their country." Viktor Orbán's resounding defeat is a symbol of resiliency and hope that resonates far beyond Hungary. Hear from CAP Senior Fellow @ambpressman.bsky.social:

44% of new teachers leave within five years. Join The Pathways Alliance, @educateall.bsky.social & @americanprogress.bsky.social on May 6 at 11am ET to tackle the fundamental question: How do we prepare teachers to stay? Register: tinyurl.com/bdeadh7z #TeacherRetention #K12 #Education

IRS data show that tax refunds, which naturally fluctuate year to year, are up only $346 after the Trump administration repeatedly promised that they would increase by “$1,000 or more.” https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-1000-tax-refund-promise-falls-short-by-665/

Trump's attack on the Pope and his blasphemous AI post portraying himself as Jesus show his contempt for our nation's religious freedom tradition. This administration is the most harmful to religious freedom in modern American history. He must immediately stop his attacks on faith communities.

The Trump administration’s decision to rescind commonsense policies that cap the cost of child care at a reasonable income threshold would deprive families of thousands of dollars in potential savings and worsen the child care affordability crisis. https://ampr.gs/4clP61U

BREAKING: A coalition of 1,000+ stars & film pros just jumped into the fight to support state AG's investigating the Paramount-Warners merger Not a done deal! We @democracydefendersfund.org @filmcoalition.bsky.social @1acommittee.bsky.social & other GREAT partners r proud to help #BlockTheMerger

The federal policy landscape for higher education has never been more complicated and urgent. Tune in to this @americanprogress.bsky.social event this Wed., April 15 from 11-12 PM ET to see how these changes are likely to impact community colleges.

Federal child care policy has moved — slowly, imperfectly — toward stronger affordability protections for families. The copayment cap was one of those hard-won guardrails. Now, the Trump admin wants to overturn it. From yours truly & @kcpeeks.bsky.social: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

From CAP's @neeratanden.bsky.social: "A single corporation with so much control over the media that is also at the beck and call of the Trump administration is a danger to our democracy.”

CAP analysis finds that families in 10 states could save up to $15,000 per year on child care costs, but a recent regulatory proposal from the Trump administration would put those savings out of reach. https://ampr.gs/4clP61U

Join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition on April 15th to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies and what frameworks can best support their continued success. https://ampr.gs/4stfcGi

Americans, across party lines, want corporate and dark money out of politics. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-corporate-power-reset-that-makes-citizens-united-irrelevant/

Far from making the U.S. stronger, President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's war in Iran has left the world with the impression of a volatile, unreliable, and malevolent military superpower. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/what-america-has-lost-in-the-war-with-iran/

Gun violence will impact you, no matter where you live. Get involved on the local and state levels today.

For more than two centuries, the Supreme Court has affirmed that states have broad authority over the corporations they create. States can use that power to cut off corporate and dark money in politics at every level. https://ampr.gs/4clbhoU

Wednesday, April 15, join CAP and the Community Colleges Coalition to explore how community colleges are adapting to new federal and state policies. Together, we’ll highlight promising strategies, share insights from across the nation, and align on advocacy priorities. https://ampr.gs/4stfcGi