Following a campaign in which President-elect Trump promised to improve the economic circumstances of working-class people across races, it’s jarring that the incoming Trump Administration and Republican majority seem intent on rushing through an extension of the 2017 Trump tax law. That law was skewed to the wealthy, expensive, and failed to deliver on its promises. Instead of doubling […]

Israel-Palestine in 2025: A Conversation with Organizers & Analysts About the Next U.S. Administration As the U.S. prepares for a presidential transition in 2025, many are wondering how evolving political dynamics in Washington could shape global movements defending human rights and freedom of expression—including the Palestinian rights movement.  With President-elect Trump set to take office […]

The incoming Trump Administration is reportedly exploring whether it can impound — that is, not spend — funds that Congress has provided in legislation. Supporters of this position argue that the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) restricts the President’s ability to impound funds, and they recommend that it be repealed.The Constitution gave Congress the power […]

Our “Unwinding Watch” highlights key developments as states resume determinations on people’s Medicaid eligibility. Previously, the pandemic-related “continuous coverage” requirement safeguarded this coverage for millions of people. As of April 1, 2023, states may begin ending coverage for people found ineligible or whose redetermination can’t be completed for procedural reasons. Start dates for this so-called […]

The incoming Trump Administration is reportedly exploring whether it can impound — that is, not spend — funds that Congress has provided in legislation. Supporters of this position argue that the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) restricts the President’s ability to impound funds, and they recommend that it be repealed.The Constitution gave Congress the power […]

Policymakers will need to act in coming years to shore up the long-term financing of Social Security, and when they do, they should also strengthen the program by improving its minimum benefit, which is intended to help the poorest recipients but is now obsolete. A major new report written by my CBPP colleague Kathleen Romig and two […]

Policymakers will need to act in coming years to shore up the long-term financing of Social Security, and when they do, they should also strengthen the program by improving its minimum benefit, which is intended to help the poorest recipients but is now obsolete. A major new report written by my CBPP colleague Kathleen Romig and two […]

Fiscal year 2025 started on October 1, but its funding under a stopgap continuing resolution runs out on December 20, 2024. Policymakers are debating whether to finalize 2025 appropriations during lame duck or when the new Congress convenes early next year. When policymakers finalize these bills, they should reject those approved by the Republican majority […]

Fiscal year 2025 started on October 1, but its funding under a stopgap continuing resolution runs out on December 20, 2024. Policymakers are debating whether to finalize 2025 appropriations during lame duck or when the new Congress convenes early next year. When policymakers finalize these bills, they should reject those approved by the Republican majority […]

This week at CBPP, we announced Keron Blair as our new vice president for state network strategy. We also focused on federal tax, the federal budget, health, Social Security, and food assistance. Chart of the Week - Households With Incomes in Top 1 Percent Benefit Most From 2017 Trump Tax Law      A variety of news outlets […]

 households lack consistent access to nutritious food because of limited resources. One study found that participating in SNAP reduced households’ food insecurity by as much as 10 percentage points and reduced “very low food security,” which occurs when one or more household members have to skip meals or otherwise eat less because they lack money, […]

SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. In an average month in 2024, SNAP helped an average of more than 41 million low-income people in the United States afford a nutritionally adequate diet.