14 states now have SAVE Act-like laws, making the threat of blocking American citizens from voting even more inevitable. Dive deeper into the laws for each of the 14 states: ampr.gs/4atAbT8

A new analysis from @CAPAction examines how congressional Republicans' votes have led directly to increased costs back home for many Americans through 4 federal policies: 1️⃣ President Trump’s war against Iran has increased gasoline prices 2️⃣ Clean energy cuts in OBBBA have increased utility costs 3️⃣ Tariffs have increased prices on groceries and other goods 4️⃣ ACA enhanced premium tax credit expiration has resulted in higher premium costs for families purchasing insurance on the ACA marketplace bit.ly/4eZ7D5p

For decades, the influence of corporate money in politics has distorted American democracy and undermined public trust in government. CAP's Corporate Power Reset offers a new path forward: Rather than continuing to fight the legal legacy of Citizens United on its own terms, states can redefine the powers they grant corporations in the first place, making unlimited corporate political spending functionally irrelevant. ampr.gs/4clbhoU

As millions of Americans experience yet another summer heat wave, policymakers must address the growing issue of extreme heat and advocate for clean energy sources that have demonstrated their ability to protect public health and reduce emissions. ampr.gs/3SA4CAZ

America's 250th birthday is a rare opportunity for collective reflection—to reckon with the full arc of American history, including its contradictions, and to affirm that the national story belongs to everyone. Instead, the Trump administration is erasing and rewriting American history on public lands. ampr.gs/3Rb7J1O

We can design a modernized democracy that finally achieves the goals of a government that is representative of and answerable to all people. ☑️ Root out government corruption and conflicts of interest ☑️ Optimize government responsiveness to its citizens ☑️ Reduce the corporate and dark money that skews our system toward wealthy special interests ☑️ Expand voting rights ☑️ Ensure free and fair elections that reflect the will of the people ampr.gs/3SBOyPe

At a moment when the nation should be renewing its commitment to the constitutional promise of liberty and equality for all, Trump's so-called "Religious Liberty Commission" risks advancing a vision of religious freedom that favors some voices while leaving out many others. ampr.gs/43CdgRH

It's been one year since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, and millions of Americans are losing health care coverage and food assistance while the wealthiest households benefit from tax breaks. ampr.gs/4eFNbGr

As the United States observes its 250th birthday, American democracy is at a pivotal juncture that will determine the nation’s future. Despite the attacks from extremists and wealthy special interests, Americans must not give up on democracy or give in to authoritarianism. ampr.gs/3SBOyPe

Extreme temperatures, like this week's heat wave, will continue to threaten the reliability of the grid and the health & safety of families & communities. Americans can no longer rely on fossil fuel-fired power plants that are vulnerable to temperature-induced power outages. ampr.gs/3SA4CAZ

The Trump administration is attempting to rewrite American history by censoring the stories of marginalized groups in more than one-third of U.S. national parks. Explore the full table: ampr.gs/3R7aAZH

When early childhood and K-12 systems operate as a cohesive continuum rather than isolated silos, children achieve stronger foundational skills and better long-term academic outcomes. ampr.gs/4aXuqx8

From our friends at @CAPAction: A year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, four Trump policies have raised costs on American families by $2,072 to $3,569, and a Republican-led Congress gave him the votes to do it. bit.ly/4eZ7D5p

Addressing the extreme heat crisis requires bold climate action to curb fossil fuel emissions, paired with resilience efforts at the federal, state, and local levels to protect Americans from deadly heat. ampr.gs/4gfijPI

Trump and his allies have been intent on passing the SAVE Act or its more extreme version, the SAVE America Act. Both of which would require Americans to show proof of their citizenship in person. Now 14 States have passed SAVE Act-like laws. ampr.gs/4atAbT8

Public health funding is national defense, not charity. By defunding these systems, the Trump administration is undermining Americans’ safety, argues CAP's @DNyirandutiye for @devex: tinyurl.com/savp6byu

As millions of Americans turn up their AC during this summer heat wave, many will receive another staggeringly high utility bill. Research has shown residential electricity prices are on the rise, increasing by more than 2x the rate of inflation in 2025, and American families are struggling to keep up with rising costs.

The top-line numbers of today's jobs report are overshadowing a concerning trend: real wages are falling, while Trump's tariffs and war in Iran are driving up costs for everyday Americans. Get the numbers: americanprogress.org/article…

As pass-through businesses continue to grow in number, size, income, and economic influence, policymakers must look beyond corporations when designing business tax policy to tax wealthy businesses. CAP's @CoreyHusak and Mimla Wardak explain: ampr.gs/4beWcoT

NextEra’s proposal to acquire Dominion Energy for $67 billion raises several concerns regarding electricity prices and political influence. americanprogress.org/article…