Latest

Op-Ed | February 20, 2026

Transparency Is Public Safety: Medicaid Oversight and Honest Governance Matter

On March 7, 2025, 39-year-old Rick Clemmer was found dead in his East Side St. Paul, Minnesota apartment after several days without contact from medical providers paid to oversee his care. The medical examiner attributed his death to an enlarged heart. But for his mother, Mickey Clemmer, that explanation left the most troubling question unanswered: how did a man enrolled in a Medicaid-funded program designed to provide daily supervision end up entirely alone?
Statement | February 20, 2026

AFPI Responds to SCOTUS Ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump

Decision does not weaken case for strong America First trade policy.
Op-Ed | February 19, 2026

Europe’s Fate Is America’s Business

Deep into a second Trump term, and not only has the United States not fulfilled that prophecy, it has doubled down on what is arguably the most consequential defense of Europe in generations.

Expert Insights | February 19, 2026

HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS FROM ENERGY DOMINANCE: ONE YEAR LATER

One year into the Energy Dominance agenda, the facts are already clear and unsurprising: abundance trumps scarcity, freedom beats mandates, and energy price spikes are cooling and even falling. When bureaucracy and red tape grow, the American people suffer at the meter and at the pump.
Op-Ed | February 18, 2026

Open Borders Led to an Explosion of Human Trafficking Victims. We Can Stop It.

A humanitarian crisis has been unfolding inside America's borders, largely ignored for years: the mass trafficking of vulnerable children. National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month comes to a close this year, with a promising update: 2,700 child exploitation victims have been located by the Department of Justice in just one year under President Trump’s leadership.
Op-Ed | February 17, 2026

How to Lead on Iran Through the America First Playbook

Most Americans can feel it: the world is on edge. Things are moving fast, and actions carry real consequences. This is one of those moments when leadership matters — not flashy speeches or empty promises, but steady hands and clear judgment. That’s what people expect from a president, and it’s what President Donald Trump has shown he understands.

Refine by:

Reset

Type

Topics

Join The
Movement



By providing your information, you become a member of America First Policy Institute and consent to receive emails. By checking the opt in box, you consent to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. SMS opt in will not be sold, rented, or shared. View our Privacy Policy and Mobile Terms of Service.