Fox News contributor Liz Peek analyzes state-level AI regulation and cautions that it may hinder economic growth and weaken U.S. competitiveness with China.
The Trump administration announced a comprehensive deregulation initiative targeting more than 700 federal rules.
OIRA unveiled its 2026 regulatory agenda, which proposes 702 deregulatory actions, up from the 482 actions identified in the 2025 plan.
As part of the White House Office of Management and Budget, OIRA notes that the 2026 agenda seeks to eliminate regulations that hinder economic growth.
The White House unveiled its 2026 regulatory plan, projecting $1.5 trillion in estimated savings. (Samuel Corum/Girl/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Paoletta noted that OIRA projects the 2026 plan will surpass last year’s record, delivering substantially higher regulatory cost savings.
“The President’s bold deregulatory efforts yielded $211.8 billion in savings for Americans in fiscal year 2025 — a historic level of regulatory savings,” Paoletta explained. “Looking ahead, fiscal year 2026 is projected to achieve an unprecedented $1.5 trillion in savings.”
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The EPA will revisit Biden‑era pollution standards for light‑ and medium‑duty vehicles and will eliminate carbon pollution standards for fossil‑fuel power plants. (Emily Elconin/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The 2026 agenda encompasses numerous regulatory revisions across government agencies. Notably, the EPA intends to revisit Biden‑era pollution standards for light‑ and medium‑duty vehicles and to eliminate carbon pollution standards for fossil‑fuel power plants.
The USDA aims to tighten work requirements for able‑bodied SNAP participants and to update the definition of eligible foods to align with nutrition objectives. Additionally, it proposes modernizing food safety inspections by eliminating obsolete procedures.
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The administration is crafting a new framework to promote the secure global dissemination of U.S. artificial intelligence technology. (iStock)
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which manages export controls to bolster national security and the defense industrial base, will adopt a new framework for the safe worldwide rollout of U.S. AI technology.
BIS intends to ease export controls on drones supplied to select U.S. partners and allies, and to incorporate copper into the national security tariff framework.
