State Testimony
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May 30, 2026
Enshrining Photo Identification Requirements for Voting in the Ohio Constitution
Thank you for allowing me to testify today in support of the policies set forth in SJR 10. As the former Secretary of State in Ohio, I have a vested interest in ensuring that Ohio’s election laws protect voters and uphold high standards regarding accountability, transparency, and accuracy of our state elections. I currently serve as the Chair for Secure Elections at the America First Policy Institute, and I have served as a United States Ambassador to the United Nations, as well as the former Chairman of the bipartisan International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
Op-Ed
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May 27, 2026
Degrading Iran’s capabilities erodes Putin’s plans
Each May, Moscow celebrates “Victory Day,” which typically showcases a grand display of Russian power. But this year’s parade was notably different.
Expert Insights
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May 22, 2026
Hardening the People’s House: The National Security Case for White House Modernization
On September 11, 2001, as the United States faced the worst terrorist attack in its history, Vice President Dick Cheney sat in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), the underground command post beneath the White House East Wing from which the President, senior military officials, and cabinet members would manage the national emergency that day.
Statement
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May 22, 2026
America wins with Higher Education’s New Accreditation Rules
AFPI congratulates Secretary McMahon and the Department of Education for achieving consensus yesterday at the final meeting of its Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee’s negotiated rulemaking sessions.