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Expert Insights | September 16, 2026

Public Safety Without Weaponization: A Balanced Approach to Automatic License Plate Readers

Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) have become one of the most contested tools in American policing. More than 200 local governments have canceled or declined to renew their contracts since the start of 2025; Texas and Florida have pulled state support; a Senate subcommittee has opened an investigation into the industry; and House members have introduced bills ranging from a federal funding ban to a federal warrant requirement. Much of that attention falls on Flock Safety, an Atlanta company that reports customers in roughly 6,000 communities and whose name has become shorthand for the technology itself.
Op-Ed | September 16, 2026

The Inflation Reduction Act’s Broken Promise is Still Costing Patients

When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, his administration promised it would make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for seniors.
Statement | September 16, 2026

AFPI Urges the Federal Reserve Against a Rate Hike

Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement urging the Federal Reserve not to raise interest rates.
Statement | September 15, 2026

AFPI Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Denying Emergency Relief to Lift Block on Mail-In Ballot Rule

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s denial of emergency relief from a nationwide injunction regarding the new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail-in ballot rule.

Statement | September 15, 2026

America Must Win the AI Race and Protect National Security

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Michael Faulkender, AFPI’s co-Chair of Economy and Trade Policy and Chair of AI and Emerging Technology, on the need to protect America’s leadership in artificial intelligence while addressing legitimate national-security risks through existing authorities.

Statement | September 15, 2026

AFPI Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the American Dream Comeback

Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Bob Unanue, Chair of the Hispanic Leadership Coalition (HLC):

Op-Ed | September 15, 2026

Suicide Prevention Is a Mission We All Share

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to recognize a difficult reality facing our military community and, more importantly, to reaffirm a simple commitment: no service member, veteran, or military family member should ever feel that they have to face their darkest moments alone.

Op-Ed | September 15, 2026

I Was Robbed Of My Innocence, Not Of My Voice. Congress Should Pass Kayleigh’s Law.

If the harm can last a lifetime, the protection should last a lifetime.

Statement | September 14, 2026

AFPI Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month, Applauds Trump Administration Steps to Help Veterans

The America First Warfighters released the following statement in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month and in support of the Trump Administration's bold actions to expand mental health treatment options for veterans:

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