A screenshot of a post on X (formerly Twitter) from Mark Warner (@MarkWarner). The text reads: "Every Tomahawk missile launched costs taxpayers ~$2 million. Trump could choose to fund Americans’ health care instead – but his priority is another deadly forever war." The post includes his profile picture and a verified checkmark icon.
The president's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of American citizens—he has failed. We must hold President Trump and Secretary Hegseth accountable for the deaths of the first six U.S. soldiers killed in the war with Iran.
It is clear that the Trump administration seems intent on manipulating election rules and taking away the power of the American people to decide the outcomes of elections—the SAVE America Act is one key part of this plan. https://ampr.gs/4rMkcpS
Find out why CAP's historic Corporate Power Reset project carried the code name "Project Ruby Slippers"!
Senior Fellow @thmoore.bsky.social outlines CAP's bold strategy to end Citizens United and get dark money out of Maryland's politics.
A vertical photograph capturing the launch of a Tomahawk missile from a naval ship at sea. The missile trails a massive plume of white and gray smoke as it ascends into a cloudy blue sky. The left side of the image contains a text overlay that reads: "A single Tomahawk missile could cover 775 children on Medicaid for a year or provide more than 3,600 children with meals in the National School Lunch Program."
At $2.2 million each, the cost of a single Tomahawk missile could cover health care for 775 children or feed 3,600 children in the National School Lunch program.
The Trump administration's reckless war of choice is costing our children's well-being. https://ampr.gs/4r7ppas
CAP is hiring a Director of Economic Analysis. We're seeking someone with experience and expertise in quantitative analysis who's interested in collaboration, policy analysis, and a role that involves management and mentorship. Apply to join us here: www.americanprogress.org/job/director...
The administration and the EPA have devalued human lives and threatened Americans' health, at the same time the administration and HHS make it harder for Americans to afford health care.
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, for the latest installment of CAP's Reel Progress program with the Washington, D.C. premiere of "@amongneighbors.com" followed by a conversation with director and producer, @yoavpotash.bsky.social. https://ampr.gs/3MFQmnO
If President Trump’s leaked plans to declare a national emergency and take control of midterm elections come to fruition, it would be another escalation in his anti-democratic attempts to spread disinformation, deny people their right to vote, and sabotage election results. https://ampr.gs/46yQ8FF
The Trump administration's foreign policy does not project strength—in fact, it's abandoning allies and making concessions to China. Hear from expert Jon Finer:
At more than $5 billion and counting, the costs of Trump's Operation Epic Fury—in only a few days of operations—could cover SNAP benefits for more than 2 million Americans. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-reckless-war-in-iran-has-already-cost-more-than-5-billion/
Rep. James Talarico on democracy: "Our goal should be better government and better policies for the people.” 👏
The longer war in Iran continues, the harder it will be to shed long-term costs. CAP's Damian Murphy & @andrewpmiller.bsky.social explain: https://t.co/LenN7elDsq
Proud to have interviewed my good friend @jamestalarico.bsky.social on combating far-right attacks on American lives at @americanprogress.bsky.social’s democracy forum
He & @crockett.house.gov who spoke to graciously this morning about UNITY are the kind of new leaders this moment demands
The Department of Defense's recent conflict with Anthropic and its deal with OpenAI are a call to action for Congress to investigate these events and protect citizens against mass AI surveillance. https://ampr.gs/4r8Jnle
Starting in 1 hour: @adamconner.bsky.social, Frank Kendall, @rightsduff.bsky.social, and Charlie Bullock will discuss what comes next in the fight between the DOD and AI giant, Anthropic. Watch live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ap4jp3Yhza4
Each time the Trump administration seemingly bullies, embarrasses, or coerces a sovereign nation into a deal, the costs add up—and Americans will deal with the consequences for years to come. https://ampr.gs/3NfdppB
A split-screen graphic. Left side: Two large bombs on an aircraft carrier with the text "War is costly." Right side: Gallons of milk on a grocery shelf stating that four days of "Operation Epic Fury" could fund SNAP benefits for 2 million Americans for a year.
President Trump has done what he promised not to do—start a new overseas conflict—and it's already costing the American taxpayer over $5 billion.
Presidents have NO power to make or alter rules for federal elections, even during an alleged national security threat. President Trump's power grab would be an attempt to interfere in elections and prevent citizens from voting. https://ampr.gs/46yQ8FF
BREAKING: The Trump administration's reckless war in the Middle East has already cost the American taxpayer more than $5 billion. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-reckless-war-in-iran-has-already-cost-more-than-5-billion/
Trump's reckless attack on Iran is already costing the American people.
Americans should be alarmed by the nearly $111 billion Paramount/Warner Bros merger. The deal is bad news for our economy and our democracy.
For @contrariannews.org, @neeratanden.bsky.social explains why:
Nearly half of workers want to join a union, and more than two-thirds of the public supports unions. So why is union membership—or coverage under a collective bargaining agreement—near an all-time low?
CAP’s new report explains the contradiction ⤵️
https://ampr.gs/3NbXxUQ
Trump has ZERO AUTHORITY under the Constitution to take over federal elections, even if he claims there's a national security threat. Check out this new @americanprogress.bsky.social report, which I co-authored, explaining why.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Trump administration's trade policy embodies corporate short-termism in government, undermining U.S. future security and prosperity for short-term "wins." https://ampr.gs/3NfdppB
CAP expert Frank Kendall explains why President Trump's unlawful attack on Iran is a gamble.
New report with Jared Bernstein, chair of former President Biden’s CEA, suggests that if we promoted sectoral bargaining, about 41 million workers would be earning the higher wages and benefits of a union contract—a sharp spike from our current 16 million.
What's next in the fight between the DOD and Anthropic? Join us on Wednesday, March 4, to hear from leading experts @adamconner.bsky.social, Frank Kendall, and @rightsduff.bsky.social. https://www.americanprogress.org/events/whats-next-in-the-fight-between-department-of-defense-and-anthropic/
Trump’s military force in Iran is not only unlawful—it’s reckless. CAP’s @andrewpmiller.bsky.social explains the consequences for the American people:
