Trust Needs Guardrails
What to know: A new law to protect election integrity is making its way through Congress. The SAVE Act is now awaiting a Senate vote.
The TPPF take: The SAVE Act promotes straightforward verification that most voters already support.
“Clear verification before voting reduces disputes after voting,” says TPPF’s Josh Findlay. “That is the principle behind the SAVE Act. It would strengthen eligibility verification by requiring documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, while promoting clearer standards nationwide.”
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Cartels and Corruption
What to know: Cartel violence continues to rage in Mexico.
The TPPF take: What’s happening in Mexico is the result of longstanding corruption.
“The Mexican state will continue to offer up big-name cartel figures ad infinitum, but their elimination alone changes little,” says TPPF’s Joshua Treviño. “What would be transformative is bringing to account the politicians who enable, protect and promote cartels. These men are at the very heart of Mexico’s Morena regime. That is what a true strategic win would look like, and it is what the United States must resolutely pursue.”
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More Freedom!
What to know: More and more schools are announcing they’ll accept Texas Education Freedom Account (school choice) funds for the 2026-2027 school year.
The TPPF take: High demand and participation show that Texas families want more freedom.
“The sheer volume of applications in such a short period shows many Texas parents feel constrained by the options offered in the current public school system and are eager for alternatives,” says TPPF’s Brian Phillips. “That urgency reflects frustrations on multiple fronts, from class sizes and academic rigor to disciplinary culture and school safety. Given this demand, it’s highly likely that the Texas Legislature will need to revisit TEFA’s funding and enrollment limits when lawmakers convene next year.”
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