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February 28, 2025

America First Unfiltered: Major Wins from President Trump’s White House – Feb. 28, 2025

Welcome to America First Unfiltered: The People's Agenda—your briefing on the massive wins from the White House that put you, the American people, first.

 Just days after celebrating the one-month anniversary of President Trump’s second administration, the numbers are in. From the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants—arrests are up 627% over last month—to the Department of Justice reigning in billions of dollars in wasteful government spending, to keeping men out of women’s sports and imposing reciprocal tariffs, the momentum is undeniable.
Congressional Testimony
February 25, 2025

Opportunities Amid Geopolitical Difficulties: A Look at Global Threats in 2025

Last week, we learned about an Israeli mother, Shiri Bibas, and her two boys, Ariel and Kfir, who would be five and two years old today. They were murdered in cold blood by Hamas monsters. An autopsy of the bodies of the boys, the youngest of whom was just shy of 10 months old at the time, revealed indications of torture with bare hands.
Commentary
February 20, 2025

America First Unfiltered: The People’s Agenda

Welcome to America First Unfiltered: The People’s Agenda, your briefing highlighting the massive wins from the White House that put you, the American people, first. After a dark and painful four years, it’s time to celebrate what so many of us have longed for: a return to common-sense policies that reflect the values of real America. 

We begin on a milestone occasion as the second Trump Administration celebrates its first month in office! President Trump has delivered dozens of promises made, achieving more in a matter of days than any president in American history.  And while the media scrambles to keep up, we’ve got your back, Mr. President!

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Litigation | March 3, 2025

Why We Sent This Letter: Defending Women’s Sports and Privacy

At the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Litigation, we are committed to ensuring that policies protect the rights, safety, and dignity of all Americans—especially young women and girls who compete in sports. That’s why we sent a letter to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) on February 28, 2025, regarding its Transgender Student-Athlete Policy in light of President Trump’s Executive Order 14201, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”

News Release | March 3, 2025

America First Policy Institute Announces Bob Rommel as Executive Director of the AFPI Florida State Chapter

The Honorable Bob Rommel, a respected conservative leader and former Florida state representative, will serve as executive director of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Florida State Chapter, the organization announced today.

Statement | February 28, 2025

Riley Gaines and Jack Brewer Statement on Upcoming MN House Vote to Protect Girls’ Sports

ST. PAUL, MN – Riley Gaines, vice chair of the America First Athletes Coalition at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and host of OutKick's Gaines for Girls podcast, and Jack Brewer, former NFL Minnesota Vikings team captain, vice chair of AFPI's Center for 1776, and chair of the Center for Opportunity Now, issued the following statement ahead of the Minnesota House vote on HF 12.

Issue Brief | February 28, 2025

Improving Support for Foster Families

A lack of adequate support for foster families, coupled with low rates of kinship placement with relatives, has led to much trauma and many placements for foster children.

Issue Brief | February 28, 2025

State Actions to Preserve Federal Benefits for Foster Children

State foster care agencies are intercepting federal benefits such as Social Security that are intended for foster children to reimburse themselves for the children’s care. Agencies often do this without notifying the children or their representatives.

Issue Brief | February 28, 2025

Protecting the Rights of Foster Children through State Legislation & Enforcement

There are 391,000 children in the foster care system in the U.S., and most experience various forms of instability that ultimately affect the quality and trajectory of their lives.

Podcast | February 27, 2025

The Lou Holtz Show with Frank D. Murphy | S2E4

Coach Lou Holtz interviews former NFL player Frank D. Murphy on redemption, resilience, and faith—from incarceration to the NFL. A powerful story of second chances.

News Release | February 27, 2025

AFPI Puts Wisconsin Election Commission, Local Officials On Notice About Polling-Place Gerrymandering; Demands End To Partisan Practice

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for Litigation sent letters to the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and local officials in Madison, La Crosse, and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, calling for an end to early-voting poll-location gerrymandering.

News Release | February 27, 2025

Budget Resolution is Critical First Step to America First Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chad Wolf, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of the America First Policy Institute, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY25 budget resolution.

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