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Op-Ed
May 20, 2026

Who Governs Public Universities (and Who Should)?

America’s public colleges and universities have lost their way.
Statement
May 20, 2026

AFPI Celebrates Indictment of Raul Castro

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Joshua Trevino, AFPI Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Initiative, in response to news that the U.S. Department of Justice has indicted ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro.
Statement
May 20, 2026

AFPI Thanks First Lady Melania Trump for the “Fostering the Future Act”

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Kellyanne Conway, AFPI Chair of the American Child, in gratitude for First Lady Melania Trump’s leadership to protect children and for the U.S. House’s unanimous passage of the Fostering the Future Act.

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Issue Brief | May 21, 2026

Hand-Marked Paper Ballots vs. QR Codes: Implications For Election Security

The integrity of American elections should not depend upon unreadable machine code. Election integrity depends upon a simple principle: the official vote record must be verifiable by voters and auditable by the public. Hand-marked paper ballots remain superior to QR code systems in this respect.

Research Report | May 20, 2026

The 2026 USMCA Review: A Turning Point in U.S.–Mexico Relations

The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed in 2018 and came into effect in 2020. The first USMCA review is scheduled for July 1, 2026. If the three countries decide to extend the USMCA, the agreement continues for another 16 years, with another review scheduled for 2032. But if no consensus is reached on extending the agreement, the USMCA will be reviewed annually until its expiration date in 2036.

Commentary | May 20, 2026

Silencing Easter: The Latest Example of Religious Intolerance

Attempts to suppress the message of Christ’s resurrection began the moment the stone was rolled away, and today is no different.

Op-Ed | May 20, 2026

Ohio’s ratepayer protection pledge works

Private investment is coming to Ohio in ways that the state hasn’t seen in a generation. This is not by accident, but because leaders at the Ohio Statehouse and federal partners understand the importance of economic development.

Expert Insights | May 19, 2026

Accelerating AI Agent Adoption Through Improved Security

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems are poised to transform our economy and national security. Rather than simply responding to prompts, AI agents can plan multi-step projects, take autonomous actions, and iterate toward goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI applications such as chatbots, agents can access and use tools that enable interaction with the digital or physical world.

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