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Statement
April 16, 2026

AFPI Responds: 64-Days Since the Save America Act Passed the House

Washington, D.C.—The Honorable Kenneth Blackwell, Chair of Secure Elections at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), released the following statement marking over two months since the U.S. House passed the Save America Act:
Op-Ed
April 15, 2026

Working Families Tax Cuts Are Helping Restore the American Dream

For generations, the American Dream meant something simple: if you worked hard, played by the rules, and invested in your family, you could get ahead. The Trump Administration’s tax reforms reflect that basic principle, and it’s showing up in New Mexicans’ budgets, in paychecks and tax returns.
Statement
April 15, 2026

AFPI Celebrates Wins in the WFTC on Tax Day

On Tax Day 2026, American families and workers are experiencing the impact of President Trump’s the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC). Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this historic legislation is delivering wins for working families, small businesses, parents, seniors and farmers across the Nation. AFPI commends President Trump and America First leaders in Congress for putting more money back in the hands of hardworking Americans.

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Issue Brief | April 16, 2026

China’s Campaign to Steal and Sabotage American AI

The United States holds a slight lead over China in artificial intelligence (AI) development. Chinese developers have avoided falling irrecoverably behind by implementing a campaign to steal, subvert, and sabotage American AI development.

Fact Sheet | April 16, 2026

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

Unlike hand-marked paper ballots (HMPBs), which are read and tabulated based on human-readable marks that voters, auditors, and election officials can all visibly verify, QR-code based ballot-marking devices (BMDs) create uncertainty between what a voter can see and what the machine actually counts. When comparing HMPBs and BMDs, there are significant differences in security standards, auditability, cost, administrative burden, and voter experience.

Commentary | April 15, 2026

President Trump is Lowering Drug Costs for Patients

As reported in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Friday, prescription drug prices marked their first drop in a year—only one month after the creation of TrumpRx. The index for prescription drugs dropped 1.5% from February 2026 to March 2026, pushing down overall medical care by 0.2% over that same window. This is great news for patients who are looking to save money on health care costs.

Commentary | April 14, 2026

Average Tax Savings for States and Congressional Districts

View the Average Tax Savings for States and Congressional Districts as a result of the Working Families Tax Cut.

Commentary | April 14, 2026

Another New York Assault on Life

I have sat at the bedside, holding hands and witnessing the final moments of life. I have watched doctors work, listened as monitors fall silent, and felt the stillness settle over the room. I have prayed with children and wept with grieving parents.

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