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A new analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP) reveals efforts by a small group of congressional members to dismantle public lands, roll back conservation efforts, and prioritize industry profits. Dubbed the "antiparks caucus" by CAP, this group includes senators and House members who have introduced or co-sponsored multiple antiparks bills or signed legal briefs undermining presidential authority to protect public lands.
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From June 13–15, 2024, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will convene G7 leaders in Apulia, Italy. The high-level meeting comes amid a range of global challenges, including the war in Ukraine, ongoing conflict in Gaza, climate disasters, and a mounting sovereign debt crisis in the Global South. With a resurgence of authoritarianism worldwide and renewed geopolitical tension, this G7 summit is seen as an opportunity to reinforce democratic values and restore trust in international institutions through decisive multilateral action. Here are five critical priorities the G7...
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Following four days of elections across 27 EU countries, far-right parties have made notable gains, although the central political bloc of the EU remains intact. Johan Hassel, senior fellow and director of Global Progress at the Center for American Progress, responded with a statement:
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Early in 2024, the Biden administration took significant conservation actions: expanding two national monuments, finalizing rules to conserve 13 million acres in America’s Arctic, ensuring the oil and gas industry pays its fair share for public resources, and reversing outdated decision-making that favored energy over conservation on public lands. These efforts build on previous progress, with the administration having protected more than 41 million acres of public lands and waters and invested over $18 billion toward conservation projects nationwide. Nearly 80 percent of...
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Washington, D.C. — The upcoming G7 summit in Italy is seen as a crucial platform to reinforce democratic values and restore trust in international institutions through decisive action.
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In April 2023, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank released a policy blueprint titled "Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise," proposing significant changes to local transportation systems across the United States. Chapter 19 of this document targets the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), suggesting the elimination of funding for its core programs and Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.
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Hurricane forecasters know that occasionally, a storm that appears dead resurfaces with unexpected strength. The Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) might follow a similar trajectory.
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Washington, D.C. — A new analysis from the Center for American Progress (CAP) examines how the far right’s Project 2025 authoritarian playbook is targeting U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), a key component in the U.S. military's efforts to combat election-related cyberthreats from foreign adversaries.
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At a time of escalating global tensions and verified instances of foreign interference in U.S. elections, the far right has proposed banning U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) from participating in federal efforts to fortify elections. This proposal, part of the far right’s Project 2025, could potentially empower foreign actors to influence U.S. elections and allow the far right to gain more power as foreign adversaries seek to divide Americans and promote extremist ideologies.
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Washington, D.C. — At the end of 2025, large portions of the Trump tax cuts, which disproportionately reduced taxes for rich households and wealthy heirs, are set to expire. A new Center for American Progress analysis finds that if Congress renews the Trump tax cuts, the fiscal gap will grow from 2.1 percent of GDP to 3.3 percent of GDP, making debt ratio stabilization 54 percent harder.
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Washington, D.C. — During the Upwell 2024 conference held at the Center for American Progress on June 4, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will soon implement final management plans for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument and the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument.
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In an unprecedented year of global elections, with more than 4 billion people voting across 76 countries amid a contentious election in the United States, one contest that deserves significant attention is that of Mexico.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third six-year term, though opposition parties have made significant gains, resulting in his party losing more seats than anticipated. Allison McManus, managing director for the National Security and International Policy department at the Center for American Progress, provided her perspective on the election outcome.
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Washington, D.C. — The United States’ trade enforcement authorities require modernization to align with the needs of a globally connected economy, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress. The proposed updates aim to enhance the effectiveness of the Biden administration’s investments in American industry, thereby bolstering key sectors and improving the competitiveness of American workers.
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The Center for American Progress' Reel Progress program will host a special screening of the documentary "The Bitter Pill" as part of the DC/DOX Film Festival. This 99-minute film follows plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell Jr., who confronts pharmaceutical companies to address the opioid crisis that devastated his hometown. His legal strategy gains national attention, leading to the largest civil litigation in U.S. history.
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With nearly all the votes counted in the South Africa elections, the African National Congress has received less than 50 percent of the vote, leading to the likely formation of a coalition government. In response, Patrick Gaspard, president of the Center for American Progress and former U.S. ambassador to South Africa, issued a statement.
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In February 2024, judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit heard oral arguments in National Association of Private Fund Managers v. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a case that could significantly impact American capital markets. A new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP) details how a decision against the SEC’s private fund advisers rule might lead to broader challenges against the regulatory framework authorized by Congress.
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New York has become the first state to offer home energy rebates to households upgrading their inefficient appliances with energy-efficient electric alternatives. This initiative is part of the $4.5 billion funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act. The rebates cover both purchase and installation costs for heat pumps, water heaters, electric stoves, and other home appliances.
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Washington, D.C. — On May 30, 2024, the Center for American Progress, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and 14 other civil rights and advocacy groups sent a letter to the National Institute for Justice (NIJ) addressing the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.
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Washington, D.C. — A jury has convicted former President Donald Trump of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. In response, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, issued a statement emphasizing the broader implications of the prosecution.