Safeguarding the Homeland

AI Tools Need Transparency Regarding Bias and Serious Threats

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released a new expert insight from AI and Emerging Technology senior policy analyst, Matthew Burtell, and Yusuf Mahmood, director.

AFPI Priorities in the FY26 NDAA

On December 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The NDAA, which Congress has passed every year since 1961, plays an important role in the defense of the homeland, reauthorizing budget priorities that support our military and provide them with the tools necessary for the fulfillment of the United States’ foreign policy objectives.

AI in America: Innovation, Leadership, and National Strength

An America First Federal AI Framework: Recommendations to Build on Executive Order 14365

President Donald J. Trump has demonstrated historic leadership in positioning America to win the global race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance. From revoking the Biden Administration's burdensome AI executive order to unveiling an ambitious AI Action Plan and the Stargate infrastructure initiative, this Administration has made clear that American AI leadership is a national priority.

Billy Atwell & Yusuf Mahmood: Winning the AI Race Without Surrendering American Values