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Op-Ed | May 13, 2026

Trump is bringing the factories back. Where are the workers?

Issue Brief | May 13, 2026

Strait-Forward: A Security Architecture for the Persian Gulf

The Strait of Hormuz has received widespread attention during Operation Epic Fury, the accompanying negotiations, and the ongoing U.S. economic pressure campaign, Economic Fury, that followed. While the security of the Strait of Hormuz (hereinafter “the Strait”) was not the principal objective of Operation Epic Fury, the operation’s degradation of Iran’s military capabilities can have the ancillary effect of ensuring the long-term stability of the Strait.

Op-Ed | May 13, 2026

South Dakota Governor: States Need to Come Clean on SNAP Fraud

Op-Ed | May 12, 2026

AI Must Serve Human Flourishing

Op-Ed | May 12, 2026

NC’s land is worth protecting. Let’s do it right.

North Carolina is one of the most strategically important states in America, home to a vibrant agricultural sector and unique military infrastructure. That also makes it one of the most important targets for foreign adversary activity.

Bill Analysis | May 12, 2026

Overview of the Americans First Immigration Act (H.R. 8586)

The Americans First Immigration Act (AFIA) (H.R. 8586) is a critical piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) that reduces mass, low-skilled immigration by repealing both the extended family-based preference categories and the Diversity Visa Program.

Statement | May 11, 2026

New Rules from Ed to Simplify Student Loan Payments & Lower College Costs

AFPI has released the following statement from Dr. Michael A. Shires, vice chair for Education Opportunity, on the U.S. Department of Education’s newly released rules which intend to lower college costs and simplify student loan repayments.

Fact Sheet | May 11, 2026

10 Ways States Can Protect Against Fraud

Widespread fraud and abuse exist within our country’s essential safety net programs, and states are fighting back to preserve the American Dream. For more information, read more here.

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