One Thing: States Want to Write The Rules of AI. Trump Won’t Let Them.

President Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence, arguing that a “single national framework” will help boost innovation. However, some GOP-controlled state legislatures are pushing back, arguing it infringes on states' rights. We explore what’s driving this wedge and how it could impact the 2026 midterms.

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Guests: Utah state Sen. Heidi Balderree (R) & Hadas Gold, CNN AI Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Senior Producer: Faiz Jamil

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices