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Op-Ed
March 31, 2025

The Art of the Iran Deal

President Trump has in recent months repeatedly emphasized two points regarding Iran: first, that he would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and, second, that he would prefer to achieve this through a deal rather than “bombing the hell out of it.” Earlier this month he sent the Supreme Leader a letter inviting him to direct negotiations.
Fact Sheet
March 28, 2025

Inside the White House’s New Executive Order

On March 26, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order that accomplished critical election integrity measures. CEI has been at the forefront of educating Americans about these issues for years, and President Trump is bringing bold reform to election security and protecting American voters.
Op-Ed
March 27, 2025

Privatize the TSA: 3 steps to better service and enhanced security

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been the cornerstone of U.S. aviation security since its establishment in the wake of 9/11. During that time, it has been subject to much criticism – at times fair, at times not. Despite its imperfections, the men and women of TSA have achieved their mandate of securing the U.S. transportation sector for more than 20 years.

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Issue Brief | March 28, 2025

State Policy Actions to Support Homeschooling, Another Choice for Families

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, homeschooling has been the fastest-growing form of education in America. Families have become more aware of alternative education options as parental choice surrounding education has gained momentum.

Litigation | March 28, 2025

Supreme Court Must Rein in DHS’s Unauthorized Alien Work Programs

The Supreme Court has a critical opportunity to defend American workers.

At issue: whether the Department of Homeland Security can hand out work permits to illegal aliens without any approval from Congress. The D.C. Circuit shockingly upheld this power grab, giving DHS sweeping authority to create de facto immigration policy — bypassing lawmakers and hurting hardworking Americans in the process.

Podcast | March 27, 2025

The Lou Holtz Show with Dat Nguyen | S2E6

Coach Lou Holtz interviews NFL legend Dat Nguyen on faith, family, perseverance, and the American Dream—from Vietnam to the Dallas Cowboys.

Fact Sheet | March 27, 2025

Opportunity Zones Plus: Critical Industries in Underserved Areas

The enactment of Opportunity Zones (OZs) was a cornerstone of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that has brought $84 billion of equity investment to distressed communities across America. A higher tier of OZ incentives, OZ+, would build upon OZ’s positive legacy to deliver needed solutions in critical industries.

Op-Ed | March 25, 2025

Hamas’s Next ‘Hell to Pay’ Choices

In early March, President Trump met with a delegation of freed Israeli hostages who were in Hamas captivity. That night he doubled down on his threat to Hamas, writing on Truth Social, “Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!”

Op-Ed | March 25, 2025

SAVE Our Republic: Why the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act Is Absolutely Necessary

America First starts with a simple common-sense principle: only American citizens can vote in American elections.

Statement | March 25, 2025

Ken Blackwell and Hogan Gidley on Ohio Senate Bill 63, a Prohibition on Ranked Choice Voting

Issue Brief | March 21, 2025

Put Americans First by Ending Global Freeloading

« Patients with chronic conditions and other debilitating diseases can access lifesaving prescription drugs because drug manufacturers and American health agencies invest billions of dollars to develop new medicines.

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