Key Points On December 11, 2025, President Trump issued an EO establishing a coordinated federal effort to block or override burdensome state AI regulations. Key agencies—including DOJ, Commerce, FCC, and FTC—are directed to evaluate, challenge, or preempt state laws, with discretionary funding potentially conditioned on state compliance. While the EO lays the groundwork for a preemptive federal AI framework, implementation ultimately requires congressional action.