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The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, traditionally a gatekeeper to the U.S. Supreme Court, has recently been criticized for its role in allowing extremist lower court judges to issue sweeping rulings that advance right-wing policy positions. This behavior is viewed as undermining stable jurisprudence and affecting the American public negatively.
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The Center for American Progress' (CAP) Reel Progress series has announced its sponsorship of the 2024 DC/DOX Documentary Film Festival. Based in Washington, D.C., DC/DOX is a documentary film festival committed to promoting nonfiction storytelling through moderated discussions with leading subject matter experts and filmmakers.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has been identified as a standout among the nation's federal appeals courts, with its judges issuing broad, politically influenced rulings that promote conservative policy positions. This observation comes from a recent analysis by the Center for American Progress (CAP).
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As the United States grapples with finding a diplomatic resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, the Center for American Progress (CAP) has issued a new set of principles and positions on Israel and Palestine. These are designed to lay the groundwork for U.S. initiatives aimed at ending the conflict, securing the return of hostages, and fostering enduring peace in the region.
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On May 15, 2024, a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a roadmap aimed at addressing the challenges and implications of artificial intelligence (AI). In response to this development, Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released a statement.
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For many years, Israelis and Palestinians have been trapped in cycles of violence that have resulted in significant suffering. This situation is deeply rooted in a complex political and security landscape, which has been exacerbated by leaders who have prioritized short-term gains over lasting peace. The consistent failures of these leaders, including those at the highest levels of U.S. leadership, have repeatedly led to violent outbursts, corruption, and a lack of political vision.
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The Biden administration has recently declared new tariffs on a variety of Chinese products, encompassing electric vehicles (EVs), solar technologies, batteries, and critical minerals. This move elicited a response from Ryan Mulholland, senior fellow for international economic policy at the Center for American Progress.
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Robust consumer protections are crucial in enhancing the value of health insurance by ensuring that health plans are fair, transparent, and provide meaningful coverage. Recent federal legislative and regulatory actions have expanded these protections in health care, and states are implementing their own reforms to protect people from common provider and insurance industry practices. These practices include routine claims denials or charging fees unrelated to a health care service, which can compromise affordability and undermine access to care.
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In the aftermath of the TikTok ban, a recent column from the Center for American Progress (CAP) has emphasized that Congress must take immediate action on privacy and children's safety to demonstrate its ability to enact substantial technology regulation.
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During the Biden-Harris administration, Congress has made substantial strides in infrastructure, health care, climate change, and economic investments. However, this progress has not been mirrored in significant technology regulation, a legislative shortcoming that warrants national attention.
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The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has released a new report detailing the risks and benefits of nonbank mortgage servicers, as well as their rapidly growing share of the industry. The report also recommends actions for increased oversight to ensure these companies are safer and more reliable.
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Washington, D.C. — Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a report today that criticized Israel's conduct in Gaza. However, the report stopped short of finding that Israel violated the conditions for its use of U.S. weapons. Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress (CAP), expressed his disappointment with this conclusion.
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With the recent implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act, Illinois has become the first state in the United States to eliminate cash bail in all cases. This significant move ensures that individuals accused of a crime will no longer be held in jail for weeks or months simply because they lack the financial means to secure their release. The act also introduces a range of other changes aimed at centering safety and fairness in the pretrial decision-making process.
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In December 2022, the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity agreed to the Global Biodiversity Framework. This agreement includes a commitment to conserve 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030 through “ecologically representative, well-connected and equitably governed systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures.” The World Database on Protected Areas estimates that as of May 2024, marine protected areas cover 8.01 percent of the ocean.
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With the recent implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act, Illinois has made history by becoming the first state to abolish cash bail in all cases. The Act shifts the focus from wealth to safety in pretrial decision-making, ensuring that individuals accused of a crime are not held in jail for extended periods while awaiting trial simply because they lack financial resources. A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress delves into how this act could improve both safety and justice throughout Illinois' pretrial system and potentially serve as a blueprint for...
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Washington, D.C. — Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) is currently facing a federal indictment for allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from a Mexican bank and an oil company controlled by the Azerbaijani government. The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Cuellar of using his congressional position and committee assignments to manipulate U.S. policy in favor of these entities.
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The corporate provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, colloquially known as the “Trump tax cuts,” were largely permanent; however, the individual and estate tax provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025. A new Center for American Progress analysis based on a new set of Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates finds that permanently extending the expiring provisions of the Trump tax cuts would, in 2024 dollars, cost $10.3 trillion over 30 years.
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President Joe Biden's recent announcement regarding the halting of offensive weapons transfer to Israel if an invasion of Rafah occurs has been positively acknowledged by Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress. Gaspard expressed his approval stating, "President Biden has just announced a monumental and welcome shift in U.S. policy on the conflict in Gaza." He emphasized the importance of holding Israel to the same standards as any other ally and prioritizing the protection of civilians in Gaza to avoid further bloodshed.
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Washington, D.C. — Stasha Rhodes, a veteran movement strategist and organizer, has been welcomed back to the Center for American Progress (CAP) as a senior fellow focusing on democracy and government reform issues. Ben Olinsky, senior vice president for Structural Reform and Governance at CAP, expressed his excitement about Rhodes' return, stating, "I’m thrilled that Stasha is returning to CAP."Rhodes brings over 15 years of experience in conducting state and national campaigns, grassroots organizing, and shaping national conversations on various policy issues such as...
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Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden administration announced a new federal rule granting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients eligibility for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage and financial assistance for the first time, a change expected to lead to 100,000 DACA recipients enrolling in federal marketplace coverage.In response to this development, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior policy analyst for Immigration Policy at the Center for American Progress, emphasized the significance of the new rule, stating, "The Biden administration’s rule expanding...