The America First Policy Institute, a conservative think tank with ties to the Trump administration, has been boosted by former President Donald Trump, who has championed an America First approach to politics and foreign policy. The think tank, founded by Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick, will co-chair his presidential transition team along with McMahon. This move gives McMahon and Lutick a significant role in setting policy, crafting executive orders, and hiring thousands of employees for a second term. The move is another setback for the Heritage Foundation, which has spent two years vying for a top role through its Project 2025 proposal. The Heritage Foundation’s proposal, which includes federal policy proposals, has faced criticism from Democrats for being harmful.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







