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We will not cower or bend to fear tactics. Full stop.
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From targeting the free press to interfering in the election process, the second Trump administration has taken actions that threaten American democracy. Yet, through it all, we must remember: Don’t give into the lies or the fear. Have hope.
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ALT A three-panel vertical quote graphic featuring Jim Acosta standing at a podium in front of an American flag and a banner for the Center for American Progress. He is speaking into a microphone with bold yellow captions overlaid across each panel: Top Panel: "The president to the United States is a danger to this country." Middle Panel: "Full stop." Bottom Panel: "You're starting to see some of this reflected in the polling."

A three-panel vertical quote graphic featuring Jim Acosta at a Center for American Progress podium speaking into a CAP-branded microphone in front of an American flag. Bold yellow subtitles display his remarks across the panels: Top Panel: "Folks have to have hope. You're going to have to have hope that we're going to get through this." Middle Panel: "I said this when I signed off from my job at CNN." Bottom Panel: "You don't want to give in to the lies, you don't want to give into the fear. You have to hold on to hope."

ALT A three-panel vertical quote graphic featuring Jim Acosta at a Center for American Progress podium speaking into a CAP-branded microphone in front of an American flag. Bold yellow subtitles display his remarks across the panels: Top Panel: "Folks have to have hope. You're going to have to have hope that we're going to get through this." Middle Panel: "I said this when I signed off from my job at CNN." Bottom Panel: "You don't want to give in to the lies, you don't want to give into the fear. You have to hold on to hope."

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.@SenatorWarnock: Who exactly is this economy good for? Trump's billionaire buddies.
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The recent Anthropic-DOD incident contributed to fears over AI in the military that have only grown. Yet, at the same time, fears around AI "killer robots" shouldn't obscure the critical role that AI will and should play in defense. ampr.gs/47DKTEJ

Congress Should Put Commonsense Guardrails on Military Use of AI

Congress should include robust guardrails in the fiscal year 2027 NDAA to ensure that the Department of Defense protects safety, ethics, and its legal obligations in developing military capabilities...

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REMINDER: The Trump administration’s war in Iran has raised prices across the board, increased inflation, and costs about $2,000 per household.
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Chuck Schumer
@SenSchumerOct 23
READ THIS🚨 From a ballroom, to a birthday parade: New reports say Trump has devoted $1.6 BILLION in taxpayer money to fund his self-serving vanity projects. That’s 620 times what the average American earns in a lifetime. Americans are struggling to make ends meet, and Trump is treating them as his personal ATM.
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@amprogOct 23
NEW ANALYSIS: Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump’s administration has spent or plans to spend at least $1.6 billion in public funding on vanity projects. ampr.gs/4kdyUoM

The Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects

A project-by-project breakdown of the $1.6 billion in taxpayer dollars used to promote the president’s image or personal brand and what that money could have been used for instead.

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AI developers are sounding the alarm about its risks. Congress must answer the call and regulate, urges CAP’s Zoë Baird in @techpolicypress: tinyurl.com/2jk4hm9e

A Congressional Commission on AI Risk is Overdue

As AI leaders sound the alarm about high stakes and a closing window for regulation, Zoë Baird says there is historic precedent for a congressional commission.

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Yes, your state CAN get rid of dark money in politics.
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Despite campaign promises, Trump and RFK Jr. have repeatedly failed to deliver meaningful action on harmful chemicals and pesticides, while undermining independent scientific recommendations and siding with corporate interests.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpostOct 22
Calley Means, a top ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has quit the Trump administration amid White House delays in enacting some of the food policies top health officials were seeking. wapo.st/4shTab3

RFK Jr. ally Calley Means quits Trump administration amid food agenda delays

Means has been a key player in Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement.

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CAP's comprehensive agenda has commonsense ideas that would improve food safety and make healthy food more accessible: americanprogress.org/artic…americanprogress.org/article…

ARTICLE: How ESPN’s ‘Let Them Wear Towels’ Could Influence Women Who Want To Write About Sports

A personal take on ESPN’s Nine for IX documentary “Let Them Wear Towels”, exploring how the film can inspire young women interested in sports journalism.

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Join CAP on Tuesday, October 27, for a conversation with author @JessicaTarlov, moderated by CAP President and CEO @NeeraTanden, about finding common ground without compromising your convictions. americanprogress.org/events/…
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NEW ANALYSIS: Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump’s administration has spent or plans to spend at least $1.6 billion in public funding on vanity projects. ampr.gs/4kdyUoM

The Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects

A project-by-project breakdown of the $1.6 billion in taxpayer dollars used to promote the president’s image or personal brand and what that money could have been used for instead.

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CAP Energy Policy@CAPenergypolicyOct 23
Americans have paid more than $141 billion in extra costs for gas and diesel since the beginning of the Trump administration’s war in Iran began eight months ago. ⛽️ Read more from @AmProg: americanprogress.org/article…

Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War

The Trump administration’s war in Iran has raised prices across the board, increased inflation, and costs about $2,000 per household.

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🧵 Across the political spectrum, Americans are concerned about the health and safety of their families. (1/3)
An infographic on a dark purple background patterned with microscopic cell-like or chemical bubble structures. Large white text reads: "84% of adults are concerned about daily exposure to harmful chemicals and agree that the government 'needs to do more.'" The bottom corner features the "Center for American Progress" logo and cites a 2026 report titled "You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals".

ALT An infographic on a dark purple background patterned with microscopic cell-like or chemical bubble structures. Large white text reads: "84% of adults are concerned about daily exposure to harmful chemicals and agree that the government 'needs to do more.'" The bottom corner features the "Center for American Progress" logo and cites a 2026 report titled "You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals".

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Simply put, corporate industry wields too much power over the regulatory system—and political leaders for decades have ignored these problems. It is time to remove political and industry interference from scientific health recommendations once and for all. (2/3)
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Review CAP's bold agenda on the path forward for healthier and safer lives: americanprogress.org/article… (3/3)

You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals

CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower...

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As more employers adopt AI-powered technologies, workers will need greater control over how new tech affects their jobs. During past tech advancements, workers who negotiated collective bargaining agreements: ✅ Had better employment and wage outcomes ✅ Prevented or minimized layoffs from automation or outsourcing ✅ Secured employment protection and retraining benefits
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Topher Spiro
@TopherSpiroOct 23
NEW: A real plan for healthy food and fewer chemicals. Trump and RFK betrayed MAHA; our polling finds that **NEARLY 40%** of Trump voters are open to voting for a Democrat with this agenda. 👀 americanprogress.org/article…

You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals

CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower...

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Will Ragland
@citizenwillisOct 23
#MAHA give us a look. New CAP report: "You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Chemical Safety” americanprogress.org/article…

You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals

CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower...

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The Hill
@thehillOct 22
MAHA leader resigns from administration thehill.com/newsletters/heal…

MAHA leader resigns from administration

Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Healthcare Healthcare  The Big Story  MAHA leader resigns from administration Calley Means, a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kenne…

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Topher Spiro
@TopherSpiroOct 23
We need to get corporate and political influence out of the White House and agencies. More than 80% of Americans want stricter regulation of chemicals, food additives, and pesticides. @amprog
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NEW REPORT: CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower families to make healthy choices. ampr.gs/4z1z72X

You Are What You Eat: An Alternative to MAHA for Healthy Food and Fewer Chemicals

CAP’s science-based plan would remove corporate and political influence from regulatory agencies, guarantee food safety, protect Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products, and empower...

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