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State Testimony | May 30, 2026

Enshrining Photo Identification Requirements for Voting in the Ohio Constitution

Thank you for allowing me to testify today in support of the policies set forth in SJR 10. As the former Secretary of State in Ohio, I have a vested interest in ensuring that Ohio’s election laws protect voters and uphold high standards regarding accountability, transparency, and accuracy of our state elections. I currently serve as the Chair for Secure Elections at the America First Policy Institute, and I have served as a United States Ambassador to the United Nations, as well as the former Chairman of the bipartisan International Foundation for Electoral Systems.

Op-Ed | May 27, 2026

Degrading Iran’s capabilities erodes Putin’s plans

Each May, Moscow celebrates “Victory Day,” which typically showcases a grand display of Russian power. But this year’s parade was notably different.

Expert Insights | May 22, 2026

Hardening the People’s House: The National Security Case for White House Modernization

On September 11, 2001, as the United States faced the worst terrorist attack in its history, Vice President Dick Cheney sat in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), the underground command post beneath the White House East Wing from which the President, senior military officials, and cabinet members would manage the national emergency that day.

Statement | May 22, 2026

America wins with Higher Education’s New Accreditation Rules

AFPI congratulates Secretary McMahon and the Department of Education for achieving consensus yesterday at the final meeting of its Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee’s negotiated rulemaking sessions.

Op-Ed | May 22, 2026

Trump’s Cuba Gambit

A few weeks ago, the mainstream media was in full panic mode, warning that President Trump was planning to invade Cuba. These claims were overheated and completely off base. President Trump has unveiled a far grander and more sophisticated strategy—one that combines relentless economic pressure with targeted humanitarian assistance and a direct appeal to the Cuban people.

Op-Ed | May 21, 2026

Does California’s Sanctuary Law Make Everyone Less Safe?

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