A line chart from the Center for American Progress shows that crude oil futures have increased 41 percent in the nine days since Operation Epic Fury began, which outpaces similar price increases following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and other recent conflicts.
This reckless war on Iran has raised energy prices like no other. It's outpacing even Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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.
CAP's expert, Greta Bedekovics, answers the most googled questions about the anti-voter SAVE Act and the SAVE America Act.
An orange sunset silhouette of an offshore oil rig. Text: "The system is rigged. 5 ways federal policy favors fossil fuels over clean energy." CAP logo at the bottom.
Fossil fuel subsidies don't lower your energy bills—they pad Big Oil's profits. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-hidden-ways-the-government-rigs-the-market-in-favor-of-fossil-fuels/
The rise in cellphone use among kids is harming their learning and mental well-being—and some states are limiting or fully banning cellphone use in schools. 📵
CAP's @bbkogan.bsky.social explains the reality of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: it's a giant tax cut for the richest Americans.
This is the SAVE Act that Trump is discussing tonight.
And Trump dares to talk about fraud and corruption.
Trump still claiming he is lowering drug prices... www.factcheck.org/2026/02/trum...
President Trump just said, “We lifted 2.4 million Americans off of food stamps.”
A reminder of what happened to those 2.4 million Americans:
trump says the economy is roaring like never before, but the unemployment rate keeps ticking up
It’s a turnaround for the ages all right, for manufacturing jobs!
Some things that me and my colleagues at @americanprogress.bsky.social are watching for tonight at the SOTU:
- Exaggerated claims about an economy that added only 181K jobs in 2025, the worst non-recession year in the last 20 years
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From his “Liberation Day” tariffs to the deployment of ICE agents in major U.S. cities, President Trump’s State of the Union address is sure to span the gamut. Our CAP experts will be closely watching—follow our starter pack to stay informed: https://go.bsky.app/3TC1naE
More on how the Trump administration's rollback of environmental protections increases toxins and pollution that harm children's health ⬇️ www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
The Trump administration and EPA's loosening of restrictions on coal-burning power plants will increase exposure to mercury, lead and other toxins, harming babies' brain development. Is the administration protecting our kids' health or corporate profits? thehill.com/policy/energ...
The Trump administration has devalued Americans' health and lives yet again! Trump's new order boosts production of a cancer-causing weed killer--“a direct assault on MAHA” and “a gift to pesticide and chemical industry lobbies at the expense of human health.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...
Trump and RFK Jr's own MAHA commission report singled out glyphosate as potentially harmful to children. They are not protecting our children or our health. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/u....
Despite promising to remove "toxins in our environments and pesticides in our food," President Trump plans to increase production of glyphosate, a weedkiller that has been targeted in thousands of lawsuits for health harms. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
RFK Jr's legacy: broken promises and increased threats to our health, with real consequences for all of us. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Rather than adopting MAHA framing, the CAP report you mention on the administration's environmental rollbacks cites peer reviewed literature on how exposure to pollution increases the likelihood of autism. The report does not call for prevention of people with autism and/or ADHD.
The administration’s approach derails efforts to provide autistic people with the services and support they deserve.
Our approach to neurodiversity, guided by conversations with autism self-advocates & researchers, is that autism is a natural part of human diversity. We reject the Trump administration's focus on “curing” autism, which is offensive, inaccurate, and stigmatizing.
In addition to EPA's failure to protect our health, let's remember, as RFK Jr celebrates the anniversary of the MAHA initiative, all the new health threats he has added for our children. www.americanprogress.org/article/what...
The U.S. lost over $100 million last year due to 2,200 cases of measles, according to my estimate for @usnews.com
based on published cost analyses: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
The Trump administration is gutting pollution limits that harm children at the same time it dismantles research, disease prevention programs, and health care services that promote and support child health.
Hi Nicole, decades of research have found no one cause. Besides genetics, scientists have identified possible factors, including chemical exposures. Citations in the report refer to peer-reviewed studies finding "increased risks"/"increased likelihood" of developing autism from pollutant exposure.
![STOP DHS: ACTION PLAN BETWEEN NOW AND FEB. 13Congress is negotiating DHS’ annual budget right now. This is a once-a-year chance to rein in ICE and CBP through the power of the purse.Daily routine between now and 2/13:Send a Message: Contact your Senators at the link in our caption or www.nilc.org/StopDHSMake the Call: Call the switchboard (202) 224-3121 and connect with your Senators. Ask that your call is tallied & leave a VM if needed.Hi, my name is [X] and I am a constituent. My zip code is [X].
I am calling to urge [Sen. NAME] to refuse any more funding for DHS and hold ICE & CBP accountable. I support taking back DHS’ existing budget and using my tax dollars for programs that improve people’s lives.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qvmqyuxas7scpkxxiqjznmqz/bafkreibnahusi7pqwawanjkkgdai2atm7qov24cslbdztxcfvkvhkf2s3q)
STOP DHS: ACTION PLAN BETWEEN NOW AND FEB. 13Congress is negotiating DHS’ annual budget right now. This is a once-a-year chance to rein in ICE and CBP through the power of the purse.Daily routine between now and 2/13:Send a Message: Contact your Senators at the link in our caption or www.nilc.org/StopDHSMake the Call: Call the switchboard (202) 224-3121 and connect with your Senators. Ask that your call is tallied & leave a VM if needed.Hi, my name is [X] and I am a constituent. My zip code is [X]. I am calling to urge [Sen. NAME] to refuse any more funding for DHS and hold ICE & CBP accountable. I support taking back DHS’ existing budget and using my tax dollars for programs that improve people’s lives.
❗️Deadline: February 13❗️
Congress is negotiating DHS’ annual budget right now. We have until the 13th to demand that Senators continue to oppose additional funding for ICE & CBP and rein in these out-of-control agencies.
Send a message to your Senators now ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4tiNRrQ
A child in boots jumps over green clouds labeled with toxins like benzene and asbestos. Text reads: "Don’t be fooled by Trump’s MAHA claims." It states the administration prioritizes industry profits over children’s health, citing a 2026 CAP report.
Trump and his administration are putting the profits of Big Oil before the health of our kids—how is this making America healthy again? https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-trump-administrations-embrace-of-oil-gas-and-chemical-industry-interests-will-endanger-childrens-health/
