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 <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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