President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday evening that seeks to limit the ability of states to regulate artificial intelligence while attempting to thwart some existing state laws.

As states try to rein in artificial intelligence, the president argues that letting each one regulate AI threatens to kill off the technology. Those who resist will now risk losing federal funds.

The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.

Justice Department will challenge state laws on artificial intelligence and federal technology grants could be withheld.

MAGA populists are making a last-minute bid to shape President Trump's promised executive order targeting state AI laws, pitching two draft proposals to the White House this week. Why it matters: Republicans are split on regulating AI,

The House bill is part of an effort by organized labor and congressional allies to stop Trump’s orders legislatively in case the lawsuits fail. Federal unions and the AFL-CIO labor federation worked to build support on both sides of the aisle leading up to the House vote.

President Donald Trump has declared fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. This executive order aims to target financial assets and sanctions on groups involved in fentanyl trafficking. The administration will enhance cooperation between the Pentagon and Justice Department.

Trump’s latest executive order attempts to punish states that regulate artificial intelligence technology, a policy that has triggered division in the GOP.