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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).
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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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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.
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Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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