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March 19, 2026

America First Governors & AGs Urge Senate to Pass the SAVE America

The America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Governors' and Attorneys General Councils sent joint letters to U.S. Senate leaders, urging passage of the SAVE America Act.
News Release
March 18, 2026

AFPI Hispanic Leadership Coalition Urges Senate to Pass SAVE America Act

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Hispanic Leadership Coalition sent a letter to the U.S. Senate this week, signed by fifteen of its members, urging the passage of the SAVE America Act.
Statement
March 17, 2026

Arizona Is at It Again: The Next Step Advancing Education Freedom

Washington, D.C.—Today, Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement about Arizona’s potential to expand more pathways for families to support educational options offered in House Bill 4037, which would establish a refundable tax credit for filers that do not have students within the public school system, and that do not have an Empowerment Scholarship Account:

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Statement | March 19, 2026

AFPI Stands for Virginians’ Second Amendment Rights

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Knox Williams, AFPI Senior Fellow for American Justice, in response to a new efforts to restrict Second Amendment rights in the state of Virginia.

Podcast | March 18, 2026

Frank D. Murphy on NIL, College Sports, and Lou Holtz’s Legacy

this interview, Ryan McEnany sits down with Frank Murphy, chair of Athletes for America, to discuss the mounting pressures facing college athletics, the future of NIL, and the broader cultural role athletes must play in American life.

Commentary | March 18, 2026

Students and Taxpayers Deserve Outcome Transparency

Public confidence in higher education has plummeted to historic lows. Parents, students, and even colleges are increasingly aware that not all college degrees are likely to meaningfully improve students’ future earnings.

Statement | March 18, 2026

AFPI: Jones Act Waiver Is an America First Solution

Litigation | March 18, 2026

Letter to Commonwealth’s Attorney Descano

We write with serious concern regarding recent reports about charging and plea decisions in Fairfax County that appear to reflect a troubling pattern of leniency toward repeat and violent offenders, with devastating consequences for public safety.

Litigation | March 18, 2026

Letter to District Attorney Clark

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Expert Insights | March 18, 2026

Sexual Abuse & Human Smuggling: Ensuring the Punishment Fits the Severity of the Crime

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Expert Insights | March 18, 2026

How to Fix USSC’s Sentencing Guidelines for Career Offenders

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