Commentary
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March 9, 2026
Food Companies Following Trump Administration’s MAHA Leadership
In response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) initiative to remove petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply, a wave of voluntary commitments has emerged from leading food manufacturers, retailers, and industry associations across the country to remove or replace synthetic dyes in their products.
Fact Sheet
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March 9, 2026
Non-Citizens and Automatic Voter Registration: A Voter Roll Vulnerability
All states issue driver’s licenses to non-citizens. When that practice is combined with Automatic Voter Registration (AVR), under which an applicant for a driver’s license may be simultaneously registered to vote, the result is often the placement of non-citizens on voter rolls. While every state issues driver’s licenses to lawfully present non-citizens, 19 states and Washington, D.C., also issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. The practice of AVR, combined with issuing driver’s licenses to non-citizens, creates serious voter roll vulnerability.
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March 7, 2026
Letter to Chairman James Comer Highlighting Fraudulent Activity and Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars in Minnesota
Recent news reports highlighting the increasing levels of fraudulent activity and misuse of taxpayer dollars across states are an alarming trend, particularly in Minnesota. We applaud your committee’s excellent work in uncovering this fraudulent activity, as well as your continued efforts alongside President Trump and his Administration in protecting taxpayer resources.
Statement
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March 6, 2026
AFPI Applauds Unanimous SCOTUS Ruling to Uphold Immigration Court Asylum Decisions
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Chief Legal Affairs Officer Leigh Ann O’Neill in support of the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of the United States which affirmed that federal courts must defer to immigration judges on asylum decisions unless they find substantial evidence to the contrary.
Statement
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March 6, 2026
AFPI Applauds Texas AG Opinion Solidifying Ban on Social Transitions for Children
The America First Policy Institute applauds the recent opinion issued by the Texas Attorney General clarifying that Texas' ban on gender transitions for children applies to mental health professionals. If they facilitate hormone treatments or sex transition surgeries for children, they risk losing their license or being criminally prosecuted for child abuse.
Issue Brief
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March 5, 2026
Amid The Strikes: A Blueprint To Protect American Interests
Commentary
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March 5, 2026
Congressman Pete Stauber on Critical Minerals, American Mining, and the Path to Energy Security
The America First Policy Institute hosted a conversation with Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District to discuss the future of domestic mining, critical minerals, and economic growth for working Americans.