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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 17h

The recent surge in measles cases should come as no surprise given how the Trump administration and RFK Jr. have repeatedly spread falsehoods and actively dismantled vaccine infrastructure.

A bar chart titled "Weekly measles cases in America" (by rash onset date, as of October 1, 2026) showing weekly cases from 2022 through 2026: 2022–2024: Weekly cases remain consistently low, near zero, with only brief, isolated spikes remaining below 50 cases. 2025: A notable surge occurs, with weekly cases rising in the spring and peaking near 120 cases before remaining moderately elevated throughout the rest of the year. 2026: A massive escalation featuring two primary surges—one in early winter peaking above 200 cases per week, and a second in late summer peaking near 200 cases per week. The chart cites the Center for Disease Control and Prevention ("Measles Cases and Outbreaks", 2026) and notes that 2025–2026 case counts are preliminary.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 18h

With gas prices soaring, the Trump administration is gutting fuel economy standards that help consumers save money. The Trump administration keeps moving us backward while Americans pay the price.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22h

The Trump administration is fast-tracking deep-sea mining in federal waters in pursuit of the administration’s so-called “Energy Dominance Agenda"—all for a scheme that is technologically unproven, economically impractical, and likely to cause extensive environmental damage.

A three-panel graphic continuing the same speaker in a brown jacket against a blue background with yellow and white subtitles. Top Panel: The speaker holds his hands out as yellow text reads: "In this case, it's minerals on the deep seabed" Middle Panel: He gestures closer together as white and yellow text reads: "and then give them away to corporate interests. This doesn't benefit the people who live there." Bottom Panel: He holds both hands out to the sides, palms up, as yellow and white text reads: "In fact, the people who live there are left with all of the costs but receive none of the benefits."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Trump administration’s deep-sea mining scheme endangers the health of U.S. oceans, along with the health and livelihoods of the Indigenous peoples and local communities that rely on them. Learn more about the administration’s dangerous mining experiment: ampr.gs/4zDQibv

A three-panel graphic featuring a man with glasses, wearing a brown jacket over a patterned shirt and a white necklace, speaking against a blue background with yellow and white subtitles. Top Panel: The speaker gestures with both hands as yellow text reads: "Indigenous people have a phrase for what's going on: This is 'resource colonialism.'" Middle Panel: He speaks with hands lowered as white and yellow text reads: "Resource colonialism is where a colonial power uses its military and its economic might" Bottom Panel: He gestures downward with open palms as yellow text reads: "to come into a place and to extract the things that they own."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

WATCH THIS: The Trump administration is pushing to build data centers around or on public lands as quickly as possible.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

📢 You may have hours left to register to vote! The best way to push back on efforts to discourage Americans from voting is to show up and make your voice heard this fall—and make sure other Americans’ voices are heard too.

Graphic titled "Don't wait until it's too late." in large white text against a blue background lined with stars. The bottom section features red text on a textured white background reading: "In several states, today is the last day to register for the November election. Get registered or check your registration at VOTE.GOV." The graphic includes logos for Center for American Progress and a source citation for Vote.org "Voter Registration Deadlines" (2026).

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Since the start of the second Trump administration, the wealth gap between the richest Americans and the bottom half of the country has widened considerably. Learn more: www.americanprogress.org/article/we…

A chart titled "The wealthiest households have gained 8,000 times more wealth per household than the lowest-wealth half since 2024," showing gain in real net worth per household from Q4 2024 to Q1 2026 in Q1 2026 dollars. Three circles represent wealth gains across different tiers:

Top 0.1%: A very large red circle representing a gain of +$9,565,563 per household.

Top 1%: A medium-sized red circle representing a gain of +$1,813,476 per household.

Bottom 50%: A tiny red dot inside a dashed circle representing a gain of +$1,157 per household.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#SCOTUS' new term starts today❗ The court is preparing to hear cases that will affect American workers, women, the environment, and more. Get a quick overview of major merits cases scheduled for argument ⤵️ ampr.gs/4AG4qSg

An graphic titled "PREVIEW Supreme Court 2026–2027 Term" from the Center for American Progress. Visual description:
On the left side of a grid-patterned white background is a full-height, dark pink silhouette statue of Lady Justice holding the scales of justice. Text content:Yellow Banner: PREVIEW Main Title: Supreme Court 2026–2027 Term Body Text: "This term the high court will hear many cases that may further strip civil rights from Americans while empowering the government and corporations. Here are five cases to watch." Bottom Right: Center for American Progress Bottom Fine Print: Source: CAP, "Previewing the 2026-2027 Supreme Court Term: Continuing the Rightward March" (2026). Image: Getty Images.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Every child deserves to walk in their neighborhood free of fear. Former U.S. ambassador to Japan and former mayor of Chicago, @rahmemanuel.bsky.social, reflects on public safety and the future of America's education system:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The president's attacks on free speech can be intimidating, but CAP does not stand alone in defense of First Amendment rights. Hear from @neeratanden.bsky.social for @contrariannews.org:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Small businesses across the country bore the brunt of the Trump administration's illegal tariffs. Will the administration's refunds help these businesses? Not likely. ampr.gs/4xTrIRW

Horizontal bar chart comparing estimated average additional tariffs paid vs. IEEPA refunds for small-business importers by state. Title notes refunds fall far short of overall tariff burdens. For the U.S. overall, additional tariffs paid ($425K+) heavily outpace refunds (~$150K).

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Gov. Lujan Grisham (@govmlg.bsky.social) shares how her administration successfully enshrined universal child care in New Mexico's constitution.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Child care is not babysitting." 👏 Hear New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham (@govmlg.bsky.social) push back against arguments opposing universal child care:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

LGBTQI+ people deserve affordable, safe health care. Period. Read more about improving LGBTQI+ health equity 👇

Title graphic set inside a rainbow diamond border with a jagged crack at the bottom. Text reads: "LGBTQI+ people are falling through the cracks of our health care system". Center for American Progress graphic citing a 2025 CAP study.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Water pollution should not be political." 📢 Doctor and State Representative Austin Baeth is calling attention to Iowa’s cancer crisis and the serious nitrate pollution levels in its water. Iowans deserve answers about what is being done to protect their health and water.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Instead of advancing the American people's interests, President Trump focused on diplomatic theatrics during President Xi's visit last week. Let's talk about it 🤔

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Are we surprised? Everyday Americans are bearing the costs of Trump's illegal war.

"From the gas pump to the grocery store, everyday Americans are bearing the financial costs of the Iran War." Embedded is a post by Steve Rattner (@SteveRattner) featuring a line chart titled "Lower-Income Households Face the Highest Inflation," showing inflation gaps from 2019 to 2026 where the bottom 40% (+0.22 pp) and middle 40% (+0.12 pp) experience higher inflation rates relative to the national average than the top 20% (-0.37 pp).

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you to @bluntrochester.senate.gov for opening the briefing. We’re grateful for her support of community colleges. (2/3)

U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks at a wooden podium in a grey suit and white pussy-bow blouse, addressing an audience during a panel event with other participants seated beside her.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From voting rights to immigrants' rights, SCOTUS will continue hearing and deciding cases that will impact the rights and freedoms of Americans in all walks of life. Preview what's at stake this term: ampr.gs/4AG4qSg

Graphic featuring a red silhouette of Lady Justice holding scales against a light grid background. Yellow highlight banner reads "PREVIEW" above the main heading in bold blue text: "Supreme Court 2026–2027 Term." Body text states: "This term the high court will hear many cases that may further strip civil rights from Americans while empowering the government and corporations. Here are five cases to watch." Bottom right corner includes branding for "Center for American Progress."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Maine Secretary of State @shennabellows.bsky.social describes the relief many felt once SCOTUS upheld the right to vote by mail.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@centeronbudget.bsky.social Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social details the consequences of the One Big Beautiful Bill's cuts to SNAP: "That's going to be devastating for communities."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@duckworth.senate.gov on reassuring America’s friends and allies abroad: The Trump administration’s policies do not speak for the entire country.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"This is not working." Iowa Farmers Union's Matt Russell shares the frustration felt by farmers and ranchers across the country.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Investing in social programs is investing in America’s national security—it’s that simple.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Preservation Trust of Vermont's Ben Doyle: Invest in people. 🗣️ The 60 million Americans living in rural America must be at the forefront when it comes to designing rural policy solutions.

A three-panel vertical image showing a man speaking at a Center for American Progress event against a blue backdrop, with text overlays capturing his quote:

Top panel: The man speaks into a microphone. Text overlay reads: "The greatest asset that rural America has, truly, are its people, right?"

Middle panel: The man continues speaking with an animated expression. Text overlay reads: *"Yeah, we need to invest in wastewater. We need to invest in loan programs. We need to invest in housing. But we need to invest in people too ..." *

Bottom panel: Close-up of the man speaking. Text overlay reads: "... and the people who can deliver those programs and be those partners in those small towns to make stuff happen."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

AG Dana Nessel (@miattygen.bsky.social) reminds us: Safeguards like your trained, local election clerks are in place to keep elections secure.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Gas and diesel prices have risen in every state since Trump's war in Iran started. What are you paying at the pump in your state? ampr.gs/4ylwvwK

A dot/arrow chart comparing gas or commodity prices "Price before the war" to "Price as of Sept. 17, 2026" across the United States and several alphabetically listed states (Alabama through Maine).

Each row displays a red arrow pointing to the right, showing price increases ranging mostly between +$1.08 and +$1.89:

United States (overall): +$1.46

Alabama: +$1.34

Alaska: +$1.48

Arizona: +$1.37

Arkansas: +$1.45

California: +$1.45 (starting from a higher baseline price than other states)

Colorado: +$1.48

Connecticut: +$1.58

Delaware: +$1.46

District of Columbia: +$1.30

Florida: +$1.39

Georgia: +$1.31

Hawaii: +$1.08

Idaho: +$1.89

Illinois: +$1.73

Indiana: +$1.09

Iowa: +$1.72

Kansas: +$1.51

Kentucky: +$1.44

Louisiana: +$1.42

Maine: +$1.49

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Arizona's utility bills are going to spike in the coming years, thanks to the Trump administration's policies. 📈

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

@shennabellows.bsky.social 👏👏👏 The best way to combat the Trump administration’s chaos and misinformation surrounding the midterms is to trust in our election system and VOTE.

A three-panel vertical meme showing a woman speaking into a microphone in front of a blue backdrop with "CAP" and "Center for American Progress" logos.

Overlaid text across the three panels reads: "The best revenge for antidemocracy, misinformation, disinformation, and attempts to challenge and thwart everything we care about ... is voting itself."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Rural community members together feel the heavy weight of the economic fallout from the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and war in Iran. @welch.senate.gov explains:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"All of us are feeling it now." American farmers like Aaron Lehman are facing high fertilizer and diesel costs thanks to President Trump’s war of choice in Iran.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today, President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House. Here are 5 ways the Trump administration can ensure the American people emerge safer, more secure, and more prosperous following this summit: ampr.gs/4yzADIU

Graphic titled "XI IN WASHINGTON: A Diplomacy Cheat Sheet." Text reads: "Here are 5 ways the Trump administration can prioritize American interests instead of photo ops during Chinese President Xi's visit to Washington." Image shows Xi Jinping and Donald Trump shaking hands.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“We are ready for it.” State election officials like @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov are prepared to defend all Americans’ right to vote from any interference, no matter what may come from the Trump administration.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rural agricultural communities have borne the brunt of the Trump administration's tariff policies—it's no surprise that these communities feel more voiceless than ever before. Hear from @neeratanden.bsky.social:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“While we need to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.,...we also need to be investing in supply chains in friendly third nations.” @duckworth.senate.gov emphasizes the importance of working with partners and allies to break supply chain dependencies that Beijing can weaponize.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Unions give young men a real pathway to get ahead.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The law is clear—it is illegal to send the U.S. military or federal personnel to interfere at the polls. @duckworth.senate.gov sounds the alarm:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Extreme weather disasters are becoming more common, more powerful, and more deadly. With the 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene on the horizon, survivor Colleen Daly explains the importance of federal support to help Americans prepare, respond, and recover from natural disasters.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We need to get dark and corporate money out of our politics. Read more from CAP's @thmoore.bsky.social: nyti.ms/4xAi4Du

Graphic set against a dark grey textured background with partial U.S. hundred-dollar bills visible in the top left and bottom right corners. Large white quotation marks frame a central quote. The word "Everybody" is printed in white serif text, followed by the word "DARK" styled in large, ransom-note-style cutout letters made from pieces of paper with patterns from U.S. currency and bold black letters. The quote concludes with "money." in white serif text.

Below the quote on the right side, white text reads:
"Tom Moore
Senior Fellow, Democracy and Government
Center for American Progress"

Small, fine print at the bottom left reads:
"Image: Getty Images.
Source: The New York Times, 'Montana Ban Would Strike at Political Spending, and the Supreme Court' (2026)."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Trump administration's policies have harmed our partnership with allies. Moving forward, we must reinvigorate America as a true partner. @kaine.senate.gov explains:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The gap between the wealthiest Americans and the bottom half of America has only gotten wider under the Trump administration. Are we great yet?

Purple graphic featuring halftone portraits of billionaires including Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Bold white and yellow text reads: "During Trump’s second term, the top 0.1% and 1% now hold larger shares of American wealth than at any point in measured history."

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's been nearly 7 months since the Trump administration began its reckless war with Iran, and Americans at home are paying the price at the pump. See how much gas prices have risen in your state: ampr.gs/4yEp6bo

"Gas and diesel prices have risen in every state since Trump's war on Iran started." Red arrows pointing to the right demonstrate the increase in prices per state.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"At 250 we're really grappling again with do we believe in democracy over tyranny?" We must recommit ourselves to building a strong democracy for the future. Hear from @kaine.senate.gov:

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@crow.house.gov warns us: Constant war is irreconcilable with a democracy. Congress must assert its role in holding the executive branch accountable.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Amidst the Trump administration’s chaos and confusion, CAP's @benhovland.bsky.social is clear: All of your voting options are still in place, whether it be in person, mail-in, or by drop box.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Since Trump took office, the ultrawealthy have been raking in millions while the bottom 50% of American households struggle to get by. This is Trump's America.

Red graphic featuring halftone portraits of wealthy figures. Bold white and yellow text reads: "During Trump’s second term, the top 0.1%’s wealth grew more than 8,000 times faster than the bottom half of American households."

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