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News Release | January 16, 2026

AFPI Releases New Policy Recommendations to Make Housing Affordable Again

Washington, D.C.—The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today released an issue brief, “Rebuilding the American Dream: Homeownership for All Americans.” The brief details how excessive government regulation, fees, and permitting delays have fueled the nation’s housing affordability crisis and outlines a supply-focused policy agenda to restore affordability for American families.

Issue Brief | January 16, 2026

Rebuilding the American Dream: Homeownership for All Americans

Home ownership is increasingly out of reach, driven by price increases from low supply due to excessive regulations, immigration-induced demand spikes, high mortgage rates, and record debt burdens for young Americans. These limitations have severe economic and social effects, from reduced family formation to low economic mobility.

| January 14, 2026

AFPI January 2026 Housing Survey — Topline Takeaways

This survey paints a simple picture: housing costs are delaying big life choices, voters think government red tape is a big part of the problem, and there’s broad support for policies that cut fees, speed up building, and expand the workforce, especially when incentives reward places that actually reform.

Op-Ed | December 12, 2025

College Football Leadership: A Study in Narcissism

College football was never intended to function as a sovereign empire, operating independently from the academic life of the university. It was meant to complement education, not eclipse it. It was designed to foster character, discipline, teamwork, and community — all within the broader purpose of preparing young people to become thoughtful, responsible adults. Yet today, the leadership culture surrounding college football often reflects something very different: a system driven by ego, prestige, and the relentless pursuit of winning at any cost.

News Release | November 21, 2025

AFPI, Benny Johnson Launch ‘Make Housing Great Again’ Initiative

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) today announced “Restoring the American Dream: Make Housing Great Again”, a national initiative led by Benny Johnson, an award-winning media personality and host of “The Benny Show”, which has garnered more than 5 billion views worldwide.

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