Find out how the Trump administration’s DOGE cuts to grants and federal real estate are affecting your community.

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The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong ...

CAP analysis finds that the 118th Congress, facing more pressure than ever to address the nation’s child care crisis, oversaw ...

The economic damage of Trump’s tariffs makes a recession more likely. Last week’s “reciprocal” tariff announcement sent stock markets spiraling globally—with a 10 percent drop in the S&P ...

Despite proclaiming it “liberation day,” the Trump administration’s tariffs are hurting the U.S. economy, increasing inflation, and leaving America isolated on the world stage. President ...

The Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate environmental protections and funds that reduce pollution in working-class communities threaten public health and increase costs for families.

Climate change-fueled extreme weather events strain household finances, in part, through their impact on insurance markets. By taking on risk and paying out claims for covered losses, the ...

Trump’s tariffs could cost American households $5,200 annually, but they are unlikely to create jobs, improve U.S. economic competitiveness, or improve America’s standing in the world.

4. Increase accountability related to hospital medical debt collection In 2022, 41 percent of adults in the United States reported debt from medical or dental expenses, and most owed money to ...