The Politics of AI Regulation: Federal Government v. the States

Key Takeaways – On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” The EO addressed key elements including: 1) Targeting State Regulations; 2) Federal Funding Pressure; 3) Preemption Strategy; 4) National Framework; 5) Targeted Exemptions; and 6) AI Policy Shift….
By: Polsinelli