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Dec 11, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order establishing a national AI policy framework that challenged state AI laws Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order centralized AI policy in the executive branch and threatened state autonomy by tying federal power to compliance with a national standard.
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- Executive Order on National AI Policy Framework — On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to establish a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI).
- Trump Plans Executive Order to Preempt State AI Laws — President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order preempting state AI regulations, citing the need for a unified national framework.
- Trump signs executive order to prevent state regulation of AI — On December 11, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at preventing states from regulating artificial intelligence (AI).
Traits
Administrative agencies are deregulated or captured by private interestsCrony capitalism becomes indistinguishable from governanceExecutive power operates without effective oversightFederal power is weaponized against disfavored states or localitiesPolicy outcomes are driven by elite lobbying and financial contributionsWealth buys not only speech, but law
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 47 – 2025-12-06–2025-12-12
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Aug 13, 2025 President Trump revoked a prior executive order on competition policy Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The revocation showed how a president could quickly reverse broad economic governance rules without new legislation.
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- Revocation of Executive Order on Competition — On August 13, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order revoking Executive Order 14036, which was originally signed on July 9, 2021, to promote competition in the American economy.
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Week 30 – 2025-08-09–2025-08-15
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Aug 7, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order on alleged debanking of conservatives Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used presidential power to press regulators and financial institutions around a partisan grievance, testing neutral standards in banking oversight.
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- Trump issues executive order targeting "debanking" of conservatives — Donald Trump issued a separate executive order on Thursday addressing the alleged "debanking" of conservatives, a claim that banks have denied services to individuals based on political grounds.
- Executive Order: Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans — On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans." The order aims to prevent financial institutions from denying services based on political or
Attacks
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Week 29 – 2025-08-02–2025-08-08
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Aug 7, 2025 President Trump signed an order allowing alternative assets such as crypto and private equity in 401(k) plans Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order shifted retirement policy toward riskier private markets and expanded executive influence over household financial exposure.
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- Trump signs executive order allowing crypto and real estate investments in retirement plans — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order permitting the inclusion of cryptocurrency and other alternative assets, such as private equity and real estate, in 401(k) retirement accounts.
- Executive Order on Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors — On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at expanding access to alternative assets for participants in 401(k) and other defined-contribution retirement plans.
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Week 29 – 2025-08-02–2025-08-08
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May 7, 2025 The Trump administration planned to end the Energy Star program Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move showed executive power being used to dismantle a long-running public information program that helped consumers compare energy efficiency.
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- Trump’s EPA plans to end Energy Star program — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration plans to end the Energy Star program, which has certified energy efficiency for home appliances for over 30 years.
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Week 16 – 2025-05-03–2025-05-09
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Apr 8, 2025 The Department of Justice disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The move narrowed federal enforcement against crypto-sector misconduct and signaled a direct executive retreat from a specialized oversight tool.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
Reuters · The New York Times · PBS · CNBC · ProPublica
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- Trump’s DOJ Disbands Crypto Fraud Investigation Unit — The US Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, has disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), which was responsible for investigating cryptocurrency-related fraud.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 12 – 2025-04-05–2025-04-11
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Mar 2, 2025 The Trump administration announced a strategic cryptocurrency stockpile and reserve Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The plan proposed using federal authority to shape digital-asset markets, raising accountability concerns where public policy could benefit private holders.
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- Trump administration creates a "crypto reserve" — On Truth Social, President Trump announced the creation of a "crypto reserve," which has been criticized as "brazen corruption" by commentators.
- Trump announces creation of a strategic crypto reserve — Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to establish a strategic crypto reserve for the U.S.
- Trump Announces Strategic Cryptocurrency Stockpile — Former President Trump announced plans for the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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Feb 9, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Pausing anti-bribery enforcement weakened a legal check on corporate misconduct and signaled selective use of federal law.
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- Trump signed executive order pausing FCPA enforcement — Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to pause enforcement of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits bribery of foreign officials by American companies.
- Executive Order Pausing FCPA Enforcement — On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days.
- Trump signs executive order pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement — President Trump signed an executive order pausing the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits bribery of foreign officials by U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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Jan 31, 2025 President Trump issued a deregulation order requiring repeal of ten rules for each new rule Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order centralized regulatory policy in the White House and constrained agencies’ ability to issue new protections.
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- Executive Order: Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation — On January 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation." The order mandates that for every new federal regulation introduced, at least ten existing
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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