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Did you miss AFP’s live tele-town hall last night with Sen. Ted Cruz? Click here to listen!
Buried in the political theatre during Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings last week was a lesson we all need to hear. During opening statements, Sen. Ben Sasse used his time to elevate the conversation to discuss why Supreme Court hearings have devolved into such a circus. “We have a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of […]
Last week, the confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh were held, and he proved his sterling record as a fair and qualified judge. Sadly, that didn’t stop obstructionists from launching meritless attacks against this defender of the Constitution. But Judge Kavanaugh stood strong, and let his record shine. As Sen. Chuck Grassley, the chairman of […]
Over 30 Grassroots Leaders Expected to Meet with More Than 150 Offices ARLINGTON, Va. – In dozens of meetings scheduled throughout this week, Americans for Prosperity grassroots leaders will showcase on Capitol Hill the extraordinary enthusiasm they and hundreds of thousands of activists across the country share for removing barriers to freedom and opportunity for all Americans. State and field directors from […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following last week’s high-profile Senate hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) will host a tele-town hall with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to discuss the proper role of the judicial branch and what’s next for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. AFP President Tim Phillips will host the nationwide call, giving […]
ARLINGTON, Va. – Following President Donald Trump’s announcement today that the administration will move ahead with a plan to impose tariffs on Chinese imports, Americans for Prosperity President Tim Phillips issued the following statement: “The Trump administration deserves enormous credit for jumpstarting this roaring economy by breaking down tax and regulatory barriers, but erecting new barriers on trade puts all that good work […]
Once Brian Thompson saw the impact AFP-IN can make, he knew he wanted to join the team. He’s been an AFP activist for 1.5 years now, based in Fort Wayne, and has no plans to slow down. “Fort Wayne is a great place where I think I can effect change,” Thompson said. “Once I became a Torchbearer with AFP, my […]
Arlington, VA – The Justice Department announced yesterday that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general this month to discuss large technology companies amid “a growing concern that these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.” The announcement raises concern of antitrust or other action against tech companies following this week’s hearings […]
