President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” calling for a single federal regulatory framework for AI. The EO establishes an AI Litigation Task Force that will challenge state AI laws inconsistent with federal policy. Coverage of this news can be found in Axios, FedScoop, and PCMag.
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This Week in Washington
- Nextgov: The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a detailed Artificial Intelligence Strategy aimed at helping to speed the use of AI in healthcare and improving the agency’s operations. The plan includes pillars for managing risk and building trust, providing AI training and tools to the HHS workforce, and accelerating research with AI.
- The Hill: The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and it is expected to pass the Senate soon. Among other provisions, the legislation includes restrictions on American investment in Chinese advanced chip and biotech companies.
- Financial Times: President Trump announced that he would not block sales of Nvidia’s advanced semiconductor chips to China. However, both Washington and Beijing plan to implement approval processes to control chip sales and protect national security.
- The Record: The Treasury Department released a report showing cybercrime gangs made off with more than $2 billion in ransomware payments over a three-year span from 2022-2024. Payments peaked at over $1 billion in 2023 and have fallen every year since.
Article Summary
- CNBC: Disney invested $1 billion in OpenAI and plans to integrate OpenAI systems into its content offerings. The partnership includes granting OpenAI video content creation app Sora access to Disney intellectual property.
- Associated Press: Georgia’s power utility has requested a $15 billion increase in funding to keep up with electricity demand from data centers. The utility identified a need for 10,000 additional megawatts of power, 80% of which would go towards data centers. Texas is the only state with a higher projected energy demand increase than Georgia.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program was approved, securing $1 billion to provide internet access to 175,000 new homes and businesses. 76% of the new broadband will be fiber, 14% fixed wireless, and 10% satellite.
- Reuters: The Food and Drug Administration approved an AI tool designed to analyze liver biopsies during drug development. The tool will save analysts significant time and provide standardized reviews of fat buildup, inflammation, scarring, and other signs of disease.
Featured Podcast
- The Daily Scoop
FedScoop spoke with Federal Chief Information Officer Greg Barbaccia on the state of federal AI adoption, federal tech talent pipelines, skilling initiatives, and the consolidation of federal tech and contracting. The conversation also covers what’s next for the Trump administration’s 2026 technology priorities. (A special interview with Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia – December 9, 2025) – 23 minute listen.
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