Research & Analysis

News & resources

Freedom is threatened by democracy crumbling from within. We use research, technology, and data analysis to protect what's working in our democracy today — and to help build the democracy of tomorrow.

Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

Top Story

Trump’s Schedule F plan, explained

In October 2020, the Trump Administration issued an executive order that would have stripped protections from civil servants perceived as disloyal.

June 11, 2024

  • Defending the Rule of Law
  • Analysis

What federal workers can do to protect themselves

A list of resources for civil servants navigating attacks on the federal workforce, including actions to take ASAP, knowing your rights, and where to find legal or other support.

February 6, 2025

  • Defending the Rule of Law
  • Issue
Reporters raise their hands to ask a question of Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought during a press briefing Monday, March 11, 2019, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

Checking Presidential Impoundment of Federal Funds

We explain what an impoundment of federal funds is, when that action is unlawful, and why it matters that the Trump administration is attempting to freeze — impound — trillions in federal funding.

January 30, 2025

  • Defending the Rule of Law
  • Issue