On February 20th, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by President Trump, in the landmark case, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026) (hereinafter Learning Resources). In a 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice Roberts, the court held that IEEPA did not authorize the tariffs in question, dismissing the Trump Administration’s argument that the language to “regulate importation” encompassed tariffs.
The Strait of Hormuz has received widespread attention during Operation Epic Fury, the accompanying negotiations, and the ongoing U.S. economic pressure campaign, Economic Fury, that followed. While the security of the Strait of Hormuz (hereinafter “the Strait”) was not the principal objective of Operation Epic Fury, the operation’s degradation of Iran’s military capabilities can have the ancillary effect of ensuring the long-term stability of the Strait.
North Carolina is one of the most strategically important states in America, home to a vibrant agricultural sector and unique military infrastructure. That also makes it one of the most important targets for foreign adversary activity.
The Americans First Immigration Act (AFIA) (H.R. 8586) is a critical piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) that reduces mass, low-skilled immigration by repealing both the extended family-based preference categories and the Diversity Visa Program.
AFPI has released the following statement from Dr. Michael A. Shires, vice chair for Education Opportunity, on the U.S. Department of Education’s newly released rules which intend to lower college costs and simplify student loan repayments.