The Latest Breaking News from The Congressional Progressive Caucus

AI ‘superintelligence’ ban proposed by Casar, Sanders

Amid industry and government calls for a pause on the most advanced artificial intelligence development, leading progressives are drawing a line in the sand on one type of AI. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, unveiled legislation Wednesday that would ban…

Roll Call · Sep 23

Rep. Greg Casar unveils bill targeting utility costs as part of progressives’ “affordability agenda”

The proposal is part of a package from the Casar-led Congressional Progressive Caucus focused on cost of living. It’s unlikely to go anywhere but could give Democrats a campaign blueprint.

The Texas Tribune · May 1

Boxing Notes: House Advances Sweeping Boxing Bill

Rep. Brian Jacks explains legislation in a Sports Illustrated Q&A

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

US progressives urge Democrats to back populist policies as party reels from loss

Pramila Jayapal says party has to ‘pick some big fights’ and blames leaders for falling ‘hostage to big-money interests’

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2024

President Biden Engages With Congressional Progressive Caucus In Call

President Joe Biden is reaching out to the Congressional Progressive Caucus to address party concerns.

Top News · Jul 13, 2024

Rep. Phillips pushes back on progressive leader's comment that Israel is 'racist state'

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips sharply criticized a progressive leader in the U.S. House for calling Israel "a racist state" ahead of the Israeli president's speech to Congress.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

CPC chair skeptical of debt ceiling deal

Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, criticized the deal's work requirements for aid programs

Salon · May 28, 2023

U.S. debt ceiling fight riles Texans at both political ends

The high-stakes confrontation could have an impact on retirements accounts, corporations and much more.

The Texas Tribune · May 26, 2023

First Thing: Tributes paid to ‘queen of rock and soul’ Tina Turner

Stars including Mick Jagger, Elton John and Diana Ross pay tribute to the singer who has died at 83. Plus, how the invasion of Ukraine ‘has fuelled funding boom for clean energy’

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Progressive caucus urges Biden to act on wages, bank regulation and climate

Wishlist of leftwing policies also calls for executive action on trains and prescription prices to bypass congressional gridlock

The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2023