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OFRA Analysis A2026-001

This analysis assesses the impact of the Trump Platinum Card program on the federal budget. It begins by establishing a cost estimating basis, continues with a review of the program and its selling points to potential Platinum Card owners, and concludes with an estimated range of fiscal outcomes.

From War Measure to Daily Burden: Evolution of the Federal Income Tax

Born over a hundred years ago, the federal individual income tax has grown from around 5% of federal revenues in 1915 to nearly 50% today. Moreover, a small subset of Americans pays a growing and disproportionate share of the income tax, with the top 1% of income earners paying 40% of the tax, and the top 50% paying 97%, Given the government’s reliance on the income tax, questions persist over whether it is the best mechanism for funding government services without excessively burdening taxpayers or stifling the economy.

AFPI Responds to SCOTUS Ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump

Decision does not weaken case for strong America First trade policy.

Proposed PA Budget Expands Government at the Expense of Families

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chair of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Jondavid (JD) Longo shared his concerns in response to the proposed state budget and its impact on Pennsylvanian taxpayers: “This budget prioritizes government growth over the empowerment of Pennsylvania families,” said Longo. “A stronger path forward focuses on fiscal restraint, energy independence, and opportunity for workers and communities across the Commonwealth.”

How Steel Tariffs Protect American Jobs: Todd Leebow on Fixing the U.S. Steel Industry