After President Joe Biden unveiled his unconstitutional attacks on the Supreme Court in the form of a “reform plan,” the American Cornerstone Institute is working to spread the word on why each of the three prongs of that plan is blatantly unconstitutional. This Common Sense Solutions Paper will highlight the second piece of President Biden’s Read More
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 made it unlawful for employers to knowingly hire and employ noncitizens who are not authorized to work in the United States. It also required employers to verify employment eligibility. The onus to verify this legal working status falls on the hiring company—but companies often unknowingly accept fake Read More
In this episode of "Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson," Dr. Carson hosts Ryan and Valerie Watson, who recount their harrowing experience in Turks and Caicos. Their island vacation turned into a nightmare when ammunition was discovered in Ryan's luggage, leading to his detention and facing a mandatory 12-year prison sentence. The couple shares how… Read More
Andrew Hughes, CEO of the American Cornerstone Institute, speaks with Kash Patel about his varied career in the executive branch. From his start as a public defender to roles at the Department of Justice, Congressional staffer, and as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Patel shares insights on government corruption, effective leadership, and… Read More
After President Joe Biden unveiled his unconstitutional attacks on the Supreme Court in the form of a “reform plan,” the American Cornerstone Institute is working to spread the word on why each of the three prongs of that plan is blatantly unconstitutional. This Common Sense Solutions Paper will highlight the first piece of President Biden’s Read More
In this episode host Todd Thurman from the American Cornerstone Institute's Executive Branch of America program interviews Seth Appleton, former Assistant Secretary at HUD. Seth shares his career transition from working in Congress as Chief of Staff to Assistant Secretary at HUD, detailing the challenges and lessons learned, particularly regarding interagency collaboration. He emphasizes the… Read More
Dr. Ben Carson discusses the turbulent market and the country’s economic outlook with Kevin Hassett, economist and former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. From the cost of groceries to the housing shortage, the episode delves into how political decisions impact the economic landscape for everyday Americans. How does immigration impact the job market?… Read More
Once an illegal alien has moved through the long, arduous deportation process, there still remains one final hurdle after final removal orders are issued. Does their home country take them back? Often, foreign countries refuse to take back their citizens for a whole host of reasons, including criminal history, gang affiliations, ties to terrorist organizations, Read More
The Biden Administration’s proposed changes to Title IX regulations have faced significant controversy, particularly concerning the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. The Title IX rule changes under this Administration can be broken into two parts, the first is a published rule that went into effect on August 1, 2024 that expands the definition Read More
Dr. Carson and the American Cornerstone Institute team are excited to present "Heard on West Exec," a brand-new weekly podcast dedicated to exploring the intricacies of working within the federal executive branch. This week's episode features an insightful interview with former U.N. Ambassador and Director of National Security, Richard Grenell. If you want to deepen… Read More