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CPAC is proud to announce that Former UN Ambassador Mark Wallace is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Mark Wallace is the CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and the Counter Extremism Project (CEP), where he leads high-stakes efforts to mobilize and empower the Iranian diaspora in their struggle for liberation. A former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Wallace has utilized his diplomatic and legal expertise to spearhead these global initiatives that provide a unified stage for leaders and activists within the diaspora to engage with senior international policymakers. Through his leadership at UANI, he has orchestrated massive private sanctions campaigns and coordinated strategic support for the Iranian people. By working closely with the diaspora to develop governance blueprints and economic recovery plans, Wallace has become a central figure in aligning international support with internal Iranian resistance. This strategic alliance between global diplomacy and the diaspora underpins his current mission of restoring freedom to Iran against the repressive regime. Mark Wallace appeared at CPAC before to advocate for a free Iran, outlining strategies for lawmakers to support the nation's liberation. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Mark Wallace at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Hiva Wallace is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Hiva Wallace is the Executive Director of PaykanArtCar and an advisor at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), where she leverages her Iranian heritage and extensive background in diplomacy to advocate for freedom in Iran. A part of the Iranian diaspora, she has spent over a decade as an expert in international affairs, specializing in communication strategies and countering the censorship used by the oppressive Iranian regime. Her professional experience includes serving as a Senior Iran Advisor at U.S. Central Command’s Office of Public Affairs and consulting for numerous non-profit organizations dedicated to regional stability and human rights efforts. Through her leadership of PaykanArtCar, an award-winning human rights initiative, she utilizes cultural diplomacy to draw global attention to the systemic repression of marginalized communities and the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement. Her career is defined by a commitment to bridging the gap between international policy and grassroots resistance, with the persistent goal of restoring freedom to Iran against the repressive regime. Hiva Wallace has appeared at CPAC before, highlighting strategies that lawmakers and those in the Iranian diaspora around the world can use to fight for the liberation of Iran. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Hiva Wallace at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Todd Blanche is the 40th Deputy Attorney General of the United States, a role he assumed in January 2025 to oversee the daily operations of the Department of Justice and its various agencies, including the FBI and DEA. In May 2025, he was additionally appointed as the Acting Librarian of Congress. His government career began within the Department of Justice, where he served for over 15 years in various capacities, including as a paralegal in the Criminal Division and later as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. During his nine-year tenure as a federal prosecutor, Blanche rose to the positions of Co-Chief of the Violent Crimes Unit and Co-Chief of the White Plains Division, where he managed high-profile investigations into public corruption, racketeering, and fraud. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Dallas, Texas, March 25-28. Reza Pahlavi is the Crown Prince of Iran and currently serves as the preeminent transitional leader of the Iranian opposition following the decisive military action by Israel and the United States and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. For over forty years, Pahlavi has functioned as the primary diplomatic representative for the Iranian diaspora in exile, advocating for the establishment of a democracy where freedom can thrive. He is the founder of the Iran Prosperity Project, a comprehensive policy framework launched in 2025 to guide the nation’s economic recovery and the restoration of the Cyrus Accords with Israel. Pahlavi has consistently contributed to high-profile international coalitions, such as the Munich Security Conference, to build the National Cooperation Platform, a coalition aimed at unifying diverse political factions under a shared vision for free and fair elections. CPAC proudly stands alongside Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s decades-long commitment to fighting for Iran’s democratic self-determination, with international diplomacy underpining his current mission of restoring freedom to Iran against the repressive regime. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Dr. Brooke Miller is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Dr. Brooke Miller is a prominent advocate for agriculture reform and protecting American ranchers, recognized for his leadership as the President of the United States Cattlemen's Association (USCA). A practicing physician in family medicine based in Washington, Virginia, Dr. Miller bridges the gap between public health and the American ranching industry, frequently testifying and speaking on the necessity of cattle market transparency and the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. His political advocacy focuses on dismantling multinational monopolies in the meat-packing industry to ensure a sovereign and secure food system for the United States. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Fellow at the Independent Medical Alliance, where he combines his medical background with policy work regarding the post-pandemic healthcare landscape and the integration of traditional ranching values into national wellness strategies. Dr. Brooke Miller has spoken at CPAC before and partners in the CPAC Ranchers Coalition, advocating for protecting American ranchers and the return to wholesome, traditional nutrition. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Brooke Miller at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Dr. Gina Loudon is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Dr. Gina Loudon is the co-host of American Sunrise on Real America's Voice. She served as national co-chair of Women for Trump 2020 and was a member of Trump's 2020 campaign media advisory board, and currently serves as an ambassador for Turning Point USA. Loudon has been a featured speaker at CPAC multiple times, where she has discussed women's issues and radical gender ideology. She is the author of several books, including Mad Politics: Keeping Your Sanity in a World Gone Crazy , where she uses her expertise as a psychological analyst to diagnose the 'madness' of the political status quo. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Dr. Gina Loudon at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that the CEO and President of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Franklin Graham, is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Franklin Graham serves as President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with operations around the world. Under his leadership, Samaritan's Purse has delivered more than 244 million shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child to children in over 170 countries since 1993, partnering with local churches to share God's love with those facing war, poverty, disease, and disaster. As a speaker and author addressing moral and social issues, Graham serves as editor-in-chief of BGEA's Decision magazine, airs TV ads sharing the Gospel across America, and oversees a 24/7 prayer line that has received 4.5 million calls. He launched the Decision America Tour in 2016, holding prayer rallies at all 50 state capitols, and continues preaching the Gospel internationally in cities from Buenos Aires to Brussels to Addis Ababa. Graham has prayed at three U.S. presidential inaugurations, serves on the Religious Liberty Commission, and has met privately with six U.S. presidents and world leaders across multiple continents. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Franklin Graham at CPAC USA 2026! Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Tom Homan is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Tom Homan serves as the White House Border Czar in the Trump Administration, overseeing immigration enforcement and border security policy. In January 2017, President Trump appointed Homan as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the largest investigative arm within the Department of Homeland Security, with over 20,000 employees, a position he held until June 2018. Prior to that, he served as Executive Associate Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations since 2013, overseeing the removal of more than one million illegal aliens from the United States. Throughout his career, Homan has held positions including Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Deputy Special Agent in Charge, and Assistant Director for Enforcement at ICE Headquarters. He has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, Distinguished Service Medal, Law Enforcement Person of the Year Award, and the National Security Medal from President Trump. Homan has appeared at CPAC in the past advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and enforcement that protects America’s communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Tom Homan at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (96% CPAC Rating) is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, serving since 2013. He previously served as the Solicitor General of Texas, the state's chief lawyer before the Supreme Court. In the Senate, Cruz has focused on constitutional law, Second Amendment rights, and conservative judicial appointments. He has been a prominent advocate for tax reform, border security, and regulatory reform. Cruz has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he has worked on legislation related to national security, judiciary matters, and defense policy. He has been a vocal conservative voice in the Senate, promoting free-market principles and limited government policies. His legal background and expertise in constitutional law have informed his legislative work and positions on key policy issues. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear U.S. Senator Ted Cruz at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

This week, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, alongside President Trump, formally announced a $26.5B loan to Southern Company. The historic loan package, funded by DOE’s Energy Dominance Financing Program, established through the President’s Executive Order, Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid, is the largest ever investment in energy infrastructure. More importantly, it marks a defining pivot from how the federal government finances energy projects, putting affordability for consumers and reliability for communities at the center of every investment decision. Its significance cannot be overstated. These loans will modernize the grid, strengthen performance, and ensure families and businesses have dependable power without unexpected cost increases. Just as important, the transaction establishes a national blueprint for future federal energy financing that measures success by whether projects lower cost, improve reliability, and deliver real value for taxpayers. This approach represents a clear shift from past federal energy financing models, where large sums were directed toward subsidizing unproven technologies with limited accountability for consumer savings, grid performance, or taxpayer returns. Under the EDF framework, federal investment is tied directly to measurable outcomes — affordability, reliability, and financial discipline. In comments filed in December regarding the Department’s Energy Dominance Financing amendments, the CPAC Foundation's Center for Regulatory Freedom urged this outcome-oriented recalibration precisely. We argued that federal energy finance must prioritize deliverable capacity, grid reliability, and ratepayer benefit—particularly in light of structural electricity demand growth driven by artificial intelligence, data-center expansion, and industrial reshoring. Financing tools, we noted, should be anchored in measurable system performance rather than narrative compliance frameworks or aspirational screening criteria unrelated to grid realities. The structure of this Southern Company loan reflects that discipline. By tying support to rate stability, capacity enhancement, and tangible reliability improvements, DOE is aligning federal capital with the physical constraints and operational needs of the modern electric grid. As CRF emphasized in its December filing, the electric grid—not the abstract availability of capital—has become the binding constraint on American energy development. Transmission congestion, interconnection backlogs, and permitting delays now determine whether projects move forward at all. Financing models that fail to recognize these realities risk subsidizing paper capacity rather than real, deliverable power. EDF’s emphasis on modernizing and strengthening existing grid-adjacent infrastructure directly responds to this constraint. For years, American innovation in advanced manufacturing has been bogged down by bloated, Green New Deal-style projects that fail to accelerate the country into competition with other global powers already dominating in the space, namely China. A more reliable, resilient energy grid is a competitive advantage that the United States has yet to achieve. With our country's ever-growing power demand and cognizant of the global race in advanced manufacturing, the loan serves as a strategic weapon, reshoring critical American industries and significantly reducing domestic reliance on foreign supply chains. Thanks to these loans, 4.3 million business and residential customers in Georgia and Alabama will experience rate freezes and $7 billion in savings, not to mention noticeable improvements to their state energy grids, which will reduce costly outages and disruptions in two states that frequently feel the wrath of natural disasters. The project incentivizes private investment by the country’s largest manufacturers, spurring job creation and local community spending across the state. After all, states with the most modern, efficient energy grid will be the ones that welcome our country’s greatest enterprises. This moment did not arise by accident. It reflects months of work urging DOE to ground federal financing in statutory authority, financial discipline, and measurable system outcomes. The Energy Dominance Financing framework, properly implemented, can serve as a durable model for reliability-first governance at a time when electricity demand and global competition leave little room for policy error. President Trump, Secretary Wright, and the Office of Energy Dominance Finance should be commended for advancing a historic public-private investment that puts Americans first, strengthening the grid, lowering costs, and setting a durable standard for how the nation finances critical energy systems. This loan package stands as the first major step in a new era of federal energy investment defined by affordability, reliability, and measurable consumer benefit.

CPAC is proud to announce that Michael Whatley is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Michael Whatley is a conservative political strategist and current CPAC-endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. He previously served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, where he demonstrated his ability to build effective campaign infrastructure and coordinate statewide strategy. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen party organization and engagement across the state. Whatley has also served in various roles within the RNC structure, contributing to broader party strategy and coordination at the national level. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his work in voter outreach, grassroots mobilization, and efforts to expand the party's base in competitive regions. Whatley has appeared at CPAC previously, providing strategies on how conservative principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility can be made into tangible electoral victories and ultimately transformative legislation. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Michael Whatley at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .

CPAC is proud to announce that Ambassador Richard Grenell is a confirmed speaker for CPAC USA 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, March 25-28. Ambassador Grenell is a high-level diplomat and political strategist currently serving as the Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions of the United States. His extensive career includes serving as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in 2020, where he oversaw the 17 agencies of the U.S. intelligence community. Prior to this, he served concurrently as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany (2018–2020) and the Special Presidential Envoy for Serbia and Kosovo Peace Negotiations. Grenell’s experience in international diplomacy began in the George W. Bush administration, where he was the Director of Communications and Public Diplomacy for the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2001 to 2008, making him the longest-serving U.S. spokesperson at the UN. At CPAC, Grenell has advocated for the restoration of American might, outlining clear paths toward ending global conflicts and securing lasting peace, and is a CPAC Board Member. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Ambassador Richard Grenell at CPAC USA 2026!  Reserve your tickets today here .