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Trump's attack on childcare funding will undermine teachers, worsen educational outcomes for children, and raise costs for families. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-attack-on-child-care-funding-undermines-early-educators-shortchanges-children-and-increases-costs-for-families/
Trump’s Attack on Child Care Funding Undermines Early Educators, Shortchanges Children, and Increases Costs for Families
The Trump administration leveraged allegations of fraud in Minnesota in an attempt to freeze essential child care funding, a move that reflects a dangerous, broader posture toward the early childhood ...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Trump's attack on childcare funding will undermine teachers, worsen educational outcomes for children, and raise costs for families. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-attack-on-child-care-funding-undermines-early-educators-shortchanges-children-and-increases-costs-for-families/
The Trump administration is putting Big Oil first once again with its plans to withdraw from the UNFCCC, the bedrock of all international climate cooperation—and Americans will pay the price.
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The Trump administration is putting Big Oil first once again with its plans to withdraw from the UNFCCC, the bedrock of all international climate cooperation—and Americans will pay the price.
Medicaid & CHIP cover almost half of American children. A new CMS policy means we’ll know less about their health. CAP's @jillrose.bsky.social explains: https://tinyurl.com/bdn2bzkt
States no longer have to report Medicaid, CHIP vaccination rates to CMS, further undermining immunization
Medicaid and CHIP cover almost half of American children. A new CMS policy means we will know less about their health.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Medicaid & CHIP cover almost half of American children. A new CMS policy means we’ll know less about their health. CAP's @jillrose.bsky.social explains: https://tinyurl.com/bdn2bzkt
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Despite what the federal government says, eliminating vaccination data while gutting our vaccine infrastructure reduces transparency and public trust while harming our children. ⬇️
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States no longer have to report Medicaid, CHIP vaccination rates to CMS, further undermining immunization
Medicaid and CHIP cover almost half of American children. A new CMS policy means we will know less about their health.
www.statnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Despite what the federal government says, eliminating vaccination data while gutting our vaccine infrastructure reduces transparency and public trust while harming our children. ⬇️
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Check out my new video if you get a chance. If Trump's friends and allies control most of the major media outlets, we will accelerate the path toward an imperial presidency.
Speak up, use your voices, let your elected representatives know you don't support this.
Speak up, use your voices, let your elected representatives know you don't support this.
Big media mergers controlled by President Trump's allies and friends is bad news for the American people—CAP expert @michaelsozan.bsky.social breaks down why:
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Check out my new video if you get a chance. If Trump's friends and allies control most of the major media outlets, we will accelerate the path toward an imperial presidency.
Speak up, use your voices, let your elected representatives know you don't support this.
Speak up, use your voices, let your elected representatives know you don't support this.
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Watch now as I'm joined by @americanprogress.bsky.social's Health Policy Director, Natasha Murphy, to cover the Democratic congressional fight to decrease #HealthInsurance costs.
This includes the recent successful House vote to extend #ACA subsidies for three years.
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This includes the recent successful House vote to extend #ACA subsidies for three years.
youtu.be/AHGejP0Rv70
Congressional Republicans Coming Around on Extending ACA Subsidies?
YouTube video by Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon
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January 13, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Watch now as I'm joined by @americanprogress.bsky.social's Health Policy Director, Natasha Murphy, to cover the Democratic congressional fight to decrease #HealthInsurance costs.
This includes the recent successful House vote to extend #ACA subsidies for three years.
youtu.be/AHGejP0Rv70
This includes the recent successful House vote to extend #ACA subsidies for three years.
youtu.be/AHGejP0Rv70
Virginia lawmakers could deliver a huge win for state and local workers this year—potentially allowing thousands to unionize for better wages, benefits, and working conditions: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/virginia-workers-biggest-win-in-decades-could-come-in-2026/
Virginia Workers’ Biggest Win in Decades Could Come in 2026
Virginia lawmakers can empower hundreds of thousands of state and local government workers to unionize and bargain collectively over wages, benefits, and working conditions. Doing so will help make wo...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Virginia lawmakers could deliver a huge win for state and local workers this year—potentially allowing thousands to unionize for better wages, benefits, and working conditions: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/virginia-workers-biggest-win-in-decades-could-come-in-2026/
Trump's Big Oil-friendly policies will hurt the climate and drive up future gas prices for Americans: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-climate-attacks-mean-huge-increases-in-future-gas-prices/
Trump’s Climate Attacks Mean Huge Increases in Future Gas Prices
Climate action could save $81 a barrel on the price of oil by 2050.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Trump's Big Oil-friendly policies will hurt the climate and drive up future gas prices for Americans: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trumps-climate-attacks-mean-huge-increases-in-future-gas-prices/
JUST ADDED: Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Sen. Brian Schatz will join Neera Tanden to talk housing solutions at CAP this Thursday, January 15—don't miss it: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/home-economics-lowering-housing-costs-for-all/
Home Economics: Lowering Housing Costs for All
Please join the Center for American Progress for a policy summit featuring Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) on the housing shortage and Senate Democrats’ plans to lower housing costs as par...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
JUST ADDED: Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Sen. Brian Schatz will join Neera Tanden to talk housing solutions at CAP this Thursday, January 15—don't miss it: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/home-economics-lowering-housing-costs-for-all/
Big media mergers controlled by President Trump's allies and friends is bad news for the American people—CAP expert @michaelsozan.bsky.social breaks down why:
January 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Big media mergers controlled by President Trump's allies and friends is bad news for the American people—CAP expert @michaelsozan.bsky.social breaks down why:
The Montana Supreme Court just threw a curveball in the fight get dark money out of politics. Get the latest breaking updates from @thmoore.bsky.social:
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Montana Supreme Court just threw a curveball in the fight get dark money out of politics. Get the latest breaking updates from @thmoore.bsky.social:
December's jobs day report shows workers are feeling the consequences of the Trump economy—with fewer opportunities and greater financial risks. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/december-jobs-day-closes-a-year-of-a-stalling-labor-market/
December Jobs Day Closes a Year of a Stalling Labor Market
Workers were in a weaker position in 2025 than in 2024, feeling the consequences of the Trump economy.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
December's jobs day report shows workers are feeling the consequences of the Trump economy—with fewer opportunities and greater financial risks. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/december-jobs-day-closes-a-year-of-a-stalling-labor-market/
CAP expert Damian Murphy breaks down everything you need to know about Trump's military intervention in Venezuela.
January 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
CAP expert Damian Murphy breaks down everything you need to know about Trump's military intervention in Venezuela.
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BREAKING: Manufacturing jobs have plummeted under Trump's tariffs—this is not putting America first.
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
BREAKING: Manufacturing jobs have plummeted under Trump's tariffs—this is not putting America first.
Last night, the Trump administration withdrew the United States from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—the foundational 1992 treaty that established the entire framework for international climate cooperation.
This is unprecedented and dangerous.
This is unprecedented and dangerous.
January 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Last night, the Trump administration withdrew the United States from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—the foundational 1992 treaty that established the entire framework for international climate cooperation.
This is unprecedented and dangerous.
This is unprecedented and dangerous.
Just announced: Rahm Emanuel will join Neera Tanden in conversation on the future of America's education system.
RSVP to join us on January 21 at 11am: https://ampr.gs/499v4Hw
RSVP to join us on January 21 at 11am: https://ampr.gs/499v4Hw
Putting Students Before Politics: A Conversation on the Future of America's Education System With Rahm Emanuel
Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Just announced: Rahm Emanuel will join Neera Tanden in conversation on the future of America's education system.
RSVP to join us on January 21 at 11am: https://ampr.gs/499v4Hw
RSVP to join us on January 21 at 11am: https://ampr.gs/499v4Hw
We need solutions to the affordable housing crisis now.
Hear from Senator Schumer and Neera Tanden at CAP on January 15 for the plan to lower housing costs for all: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/home-economics-lowering-housing-costs-for-all/
Hear from Senator Schumer and Neera Tanden at CAP on January 15 for the plan to lower housing costs for all: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/home-economics-lowering-housing-costs-for-all/
Home Economics: Lowering Housing Costs for All
Please join the Center for American Progress for a policy summit featuring Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) on the housing shortage and Senate Democrats’ plans to lower housing costs as par...
www.americanprogress.org
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We need solutions to the affordable housing crisis now.
Hear from Senator Schumer and Neera Tanden at CAP on January 15 for the plan to lower housing costs for all: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/home-economics-lowering-housing-costs-for-all/
Hear from Senator Schumer and Neera Tanden at CAP on January 15 for the plan to lower housing costs for all: https://www.americanprogress.org/events/home-economics-lowering-housing-costs-for-all/
Today is the one year anniversary of one of California's deadliest wildfires. There's no denying climate change is fueling these deadly fires, which haven taken everything from survivors like Katie and Marco.
January 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Today is the one year anniversary of one of California's deadliest wildfires. There's no denying climate change is fueling these deadly fires, which haven taken everything from survivors like Katie and Marco.
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The administration's reckless overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule will put America’s children at greater risk of preventable disease and death. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
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January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
The administration's reckless overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule will put America’s children at greater risk of preventable disease and death. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/h...
Trump's coup in Venezuela isn't about protecting democracy—it's about serving his Big Oil donors.
January 5, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Trump's coup in Venezuela isn't about protecting democracy—it's about serving his Big Oil donors.
How can essential early career teachers be retained for years to come? Better working conditions, professional support, and compensation were all named in CAP’s recent survey: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-to-increase-the-retention-of-early-career-teachers
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
How can essential early career teachers be retained for years to come? Better working conditions, professional support, and compensation were all named in CAP’s recent survey: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-to-increase-the-retention-of-early-career-teachers
Big Oil continues to profit off Americans—thanks to the Trump administration and these 119 climate deniers in Congress: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/climate-deniers-of-the-119th-congress-and-the-second-trump-administration/
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Big Oil continues to profit off Americans—thanks to the Trump administration and these 119 climate deniers in Congress: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/climate-deniers-of-the-119th-congress-and-the-second-trump-administration/
The Trump administration’s weaponization of cancel culture is a chilling abuse of power that puts the nation on a dangerous path.
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration’s weaponization of cancel culture is a chilling abuse of power that puts the nation on a dangerous path.
American businesses are bearing the brunt of the Trump administration’s costly tariffs—and it's just getting started. New analysis estimates the typical small business will pay more than $500,000 in tariffs this year under the current tariff regime. https://ampr.gs/3XZRC7i
A Costly Lump of Coal: How Trump's Tariffs Are Taxing Main Street This Holiday Season
Small-business owners are in for an unhappy New Year, facing about $25,000 more in monthly tariff costs since Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
American businesses are bearing the brunt of the Trump administration’s costly tariffs—and it's just getting started. New analysis estimates the typical small business will pay more than $500,000 in tariffs this year under the current tariff regime. https://ampr.gs/3XZRC7i
Drinking water for more than 13 million Americans is directly supplied by watersheds within or downstream of national monuments—monuments that are now under attack by the Trump administration.
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Drinking water for more than 13 million Americans is directly supplied by watersheds within or downstream of national monuments—monuments that are now under attack by the Trump administration.