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August 21, 2026

The American Bar Association Meets Accountability

Today, the Department of Education released a new report addressing continued defiance of federal civil rights law by the American Bar Association’s Council. This action follows a formal request from the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) to the department to investigate the ABA Council’s compliance with federal recognition criteria.
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August 21, 2026

America First Nomination: Dr. Heidi Overton

Heidi Overton, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician, healthcare policy leader, and New Mexico native currently serving as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy at the White House. As a senior healthcare advisor to the President, Dr. Overton oversees healthcare and public policy priorities, working closely with the Department of Health and Human Services as well as senior White House leadership to advance the President’s agenda. She has a proven track record of putting patients first, fighting to Make Americans Healthy Again, and bringing radical transparency to America’s healthcare system.
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August 19, 2026

AFPI Congratulates Dr. Heidi Overton on FDA Nomination

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) proudly congratulates organization alumna Dr. Heidi Overton on her nomination by President Trump to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Research Report | August 21, 2026

Powering America’s Future with Affordable, Reliable Electricity

Affordable, reliable energy is the foundation of American prosperity. Families need electricity they can afford; businesses need dependable power to expand, hire, and compete; and communities need reliable energy infrastructure that supports investment and growth. Nationally, the United States needs abundant domestic energy to remain the world’s leading economy, military power, and technological innovator.

Fact Sheet | August 21, 2026

OHIO’S 1ST DISTRICT: THE COMEBACK AT A GLANCE

The district: the city of Cincinnati, dozens of other Hamilton County communities, and all of Warren County — on current boundaries; a new map adopted October 31, 2025 takes effect with the 2026 elections, so figures on today's boundaries will shift. Median household income was $82,099 in 2024, about 14% above Ohio's $72,212; the median owner-occupied home was worth $336,300, below the $360,600 national median.

Statement | August 21, 2026

No, U.S. Service Members Aren’t Victims. They Are Warriors, and This Administration Has the Pulse. 

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued the following statement on the strength and morale of America’s warfighters from Amber Smith, AFPI Senior Advisor for America First Warfighters. Smith is a former U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and air mission commander in the 101st Airborne Division who flew two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Statement | August 20, 2026

AFPI Applauds Historic Drop in Prescription Drug Prices

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued the following Statement on the Historic Drop in Prescription Drug Prices. 

Statement | August 19, 2026

AFPI Responds to DOJ 2A Rule

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Knox Williams, senior fellow for American Justice, in response to the new federal regulation by the U.S. Department of Justice ensuring eligible Americans can apply to restore their federal firearms rights.

Statement | August 19, 2026

AFPI Responds to Court Proceedings in Meta Cases in NM and CA

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology, regarding two Meta lawsuits: one in New Mexico, from early August, and one in California, which began this week.

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