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Trump Administration Moves to Challenge State AI Laws

11/20/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an executive order directing the Department of Justice to sue states that enact laws regulating artificial intelligence.
The information comes from a copy reviewed by The Washington Post and an anonymous source familiar with the discussions.
The proposal may face challenges due to potential conflicts with legal limits on presidential authority.
The development is taking place in San Francisco.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an executive order directing the Department of Justice to sue states that enact laws regulating artificial intelligence.
The information comes from a copy reviewed by The Washington Post and an anonymous source familiar with the discussions.
The proposal may face challenges due to potential conflicts with legal limits on presidential authority.
The development is taking place in San Francisco.