Trump administration eyes sweeping federal power over AI, draft order shows
The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping executive order that would direct the Justice Department to sue states that enact their own laws regulating artificial intelligence, according to a draft reviewed by Fox News Digital. The six-page document, titled, “Eliminating State Law Obstruction of National AI Policy,” is marked “Deliberative / Predecisional / Draft,” a label the government uses for internal working documents that have not been approved or made official. Such markings indicate the text is part of policy discussions still underway and is exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act until a final decision is made. The draft order reviewed by Fox News Digital details a broad, multiagency plan to centralize AI regulation under federal authority and anchor Washington’s control over the fast-moving technology sector. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DRIVES DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC GRID UPDATE The Washington Post first reported the administration’s intent to direct the DOJ to sue states over AI laws. A White House official, speaking on background, said any discussion of potential executive orders is speculative until one is officially announced. During his second term, President Donald Trump has placed energy and AI dominance at the core of his economic and national security agenda. If enacted, it would mark one of the strongest federal efforts yet to override state authority on technology regulation, potentially testing the limits of presidential power. The order directs the Justice Department to create an AI Litigation Task Force within 30 days to challenge states that pass their own AI rules. It also directs the Commerce Department to review state AI laws within 90 days and allows the agency to withhold federal broadband and infrastructure funds from states that don’t comply. TRUMP, MCCORMICK TO UNVEIL $90B ENERGY AND INNOVATION INVESTMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA It calls on the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission to set nationwide rules for AI transparency, blocking states from enforcing their own, potentially stricter, versions. The draft goes beyond what has been publicly reported, explicitly naming California and Colorado as examples of states whose “fear-based” AI regulations obstruct “America’s domination of this new frontier.” It asserts that such state measures undermine U.S. dominance in AI. The Special Advisor for AI and Crypto is directed to develop legislative proposals to make the federal framework permanent. The executive order follows a failed effort in Congress earlier this year to block all state AI regulation through a broader tax and immigration bill. That proposal collapsed after pushback from Senate Republicans who said oversight was needed to protect consumers and workers. Concerns about AI’s impact on jobs, children and the energy grid have become central political issues across party lines. Meanwhile, Republicans have championed state sovereignty, making the proposal’s endorsement of federal authority a noteworthy departure. The Trump administration has recently taken similar legal action against several states, including California, New York and Vermont, over climate and policing laws that the White House argues violate federal prerogatives.
House Republican to move to expel Dem accused of stealing disaster relief money for campaign
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., said Thursday he will be moving to expel a colleague from the other side of the aisle, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., following an indictment alleging that she used federal disaster funds for her 2021 campaign. While the congressman initially moved to file a motion to censure his colleague, he changed his mind on Thursday and instead called for her expulsion. “I have decided to skip censure and move straight to expulsion,” Steube wrote on X. “Defrauding the federal government and disaster victims of $5 million is an automatic disqualifier from serving in elected office.” “Cherfilus-McCormick needs to be swiftly removed from the House before she can inflict any more harm on Congress, her district, and the State of Florida,” he added. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS AFTER FAR-LEFT FIREBRAND BOTCHES EPSTEIN CLAIMS: ‘INSANE ACCUSATION’ Steube said he would file the resolution on Thursday, saying that if Cherfilus-McCormick refused to resign and “save Congress the embarrassment of having to expel her,” he would bring it to the floor for a vote. On Wednesday night, Steube initially said he would file “a privileged motion to censure” Cherfilus-McCormick on Thursday morning and to remove her from all committees in the wake of “one of the most egregious abuses of public trust I have ever seen.” “Stealing $5 million in taxpayer disaster funds from FEMA of all places is beyond indefensible,” he wrote Wednesday. “Millions of Floridians have relied on FEMA after devastating hurricanes, and that money was supposed to help real disaster victims.” “And once House Ethics concludes their investigation or she is formally convicted, rest assured I will move to expel her from Congress,” he added. Cherfilus-McCormick responded to that Wednesday message in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “This is an unjust, baseless, sham indictment — and I am innocent. The timing alone is curious and clearly meant to distract from far more pressing national issues. From day one, I have cooperated with every lawful request, and I will continue to do,” Cherfilus-McCormick said. “I am deeply grateful for the support of my district, and I remain confident that the truth will prevail. I look forward to my day in court. Until then, I will continue fighting for my constituents.” The Justice Department said in a statement that in 2021, Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, operated a family healthcare company on a FEMA-funded COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract and received an overpayment of $5 million. “The indictment alleges that the defendants conspired to steal that $5 million and routed it through multiple accounts to disguise its source. Prosecutors allege that a substantial portion of the misappropriated funds was used as candidate contributions to Cherfilus-McCormick’s 2021 congressional campaign and for the personal benefit of the defendants,” the DOJ said in its statement. NANCY MACE TO FORCE CENSURE VOTE AGAINST FELLOW HOUSE REPUBLICAN According to the DOJ, Cherfilus-McCormick and Nadege Leblanc allegedly arranged additional funds using straw donors and funneled “other monies from the FEMA-funded COVID-19 contract to friends and relatives who then donated to the campaign as if using their own money.” The Florida congresswoman is also accused of working with her 2021 tax preparer, David K. Spencer, to conspire to file a false federal tax return, according to the DOJ. The two allegedly “falsely claimed political spending and other personal expenses as business deductions and inflated charitable contributions in order to reduce her tax obligations.” Attorney General Pam Bondi called Cherfilus-McCormick’s alleged crime “particularly selfish” and “cynical.” Additionally, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason A. Reding Quiñones said that the “indictment shows no one is above the law.” “This individual and her family allegedly stole money from FEMA and then laundered it through friends toward her own personal benefits — including her campaign accounts. Today the FBI and partners at [DOJ] took action. No one is above the law,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote in a post on X. If convicted, Cherfilus-McCormick faces up to 53 years behind bars, according to the DOJ. If convicted, her brother faces up to 35 years, Leblanc faces up to 10 years and Spencer faces up to 33 years, prosecutors said. Fox News’ Bill Melugin and David Spunt contributed to this report.
Kamala Harris accuses Trump of ‘gaslighting’ America on Epstein: ‘Release the files!’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on President Donald Trump to unilaterally release the Epstein files on Wednesday. Harris shouted at Trump to take action during a podcast appearance with The Bulwark. She argued that Trump’s claim that he cannot release the files without congressional approval is an example of him trying to “gaslight the American people.” “All of a sudden he’s saying he’ll wait to see what Congress does. Since when?” Harris asked. “All of a sudden now he’s waiting for Congress to green light what he will do or wants to do? Come on.” “So, release the files!” Harris shouted. “Release the files. He is the president of the United States, the head of the executive branch. He has taken unilateral action without concern about the three co-equal branches of government on almost everything he has done, so release the files.” KHANNA, MASSIE, GREENE URGE SENATE TO PASS EPSTEIN BILL UNCHANGED, WARN OF ‘RECKONING’ Harris’ statement came just hours before Trump signed legislation green lighting the Justice Department to release the files. “I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!” Trump wrote in a lengthy message on the Truth Social platform. “As everyone knows, I asked Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, to pass this Bill in the House and Senate, respectively. Because of this request, the votes were almost unanimous in favor of passage. “At my direction, the Department of Justice has already turned over close to fifty thousand pages of documents to Congress. Do not forget — The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him.” EPSTEIN FILES TO GO PUBLIC AS TRUMP SAYS HE SIGNED LAW AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF RECORDS The House voted Tuesday to release the files by a 421–1 margin, following pressure for months from the measure’s ringleaders, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and other Democrats. The Epstein Files Transparency Act specifically directs the Justice Department to release all unclassified records and investigative materials related to Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell, as well as files related to individuals who were referenced in Epstein’s previous legal cases, details surrounding trafficking allegations, internal DOJ communications as they relate to Epstein and any details surrounding the investigation into his death. Files that include victims’ names, child sex abuse materials, classified materials or other materials that could threaten an active investigation may be withheld or redacted by the DOJ. Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters Wednesday that she would comply with the law after it was signed, which directs the Justice Department to release the files online in a searchable format within 30 days. Fox News’ Diana Stancy and Emma Colton contributed to this report.
Former aide to House rep accused of faking political attack
A former aide to Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., was charged with faking a political attack that prosecutors say included lacerations and writing on her body. Natalie Greene, 26, of Ocean City, made an initial court appearance Wednesday on one count of conspiracy to convey false statements and hoaxes and one count of making false statements to federal law enforcement following the alleged incident in Egg Harbor Township over the summer. “Late at night on July 23, 2025, Greene’s co-conspirator called 911 and reported that she and Greene had been attacked by three men when they were out walking on a trail at a nature preserve in Egg Harbor Township,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey said in a statement. “According to the co-conspirator, during the attack, the men had called Greene by name and had specifically referenced her employment with Federal Official 1, an official whose identity is known to the Government.” “When law enforcement officers located Greene, she was lying in a wooded area just off the trail, with her hands and feet bound together with black zip ties. Greene’s shirt was pulled over her head and was also tied with a black zip tie,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office added. “Greene had numerous lacerations on her face, neck, upper chest, and shoulder. The words ‘TRUMP W—-’ were written on her stomach and the words ‘[Federal Official 1] IS RACIST’ were written on her back. Greene was crying and yelling that one of her alleged attackers had a gun.” ‘GEN Z’ DEM CANDIDATE CHARGED WITH INTERFERING WITH ICE POSTED VIDEO OF HERSELF IN MOB BLOCKING UNMARKED SUV Federal prosecutors said Greene told the responding officers that one or more of the alleged attackers said they had a gun and threatened to shoot her, while they also “had held her down and restrained her movement, cutting her and writing on her body.” After receiving medical treatment for the wounds, Greene again described her alleged attack to law enforcement officers and an FBI agent, but the “investigation revealed that Greene had not, in fact, been attacked by three men at gunpoint on July 23,” according to the Attorney’s Office. “Instead, Greene had paid a body modification/scarification artist to deliberately cut the lacerations on her face, neck, upper chest, and shoulder, based on a pattern that she had provided beforehand. Law enforcement officers recovered black zip ties in Greene’s car on the night of the alleged attack, similar to the zip ties that had been used to bind Greene’s arms and feet,” it said. “Also, the investigation revealed that, two days prior to the alleged attack, the cellphone of Greene’s co-conspirator had been used to search ‘zip ties near me.’” JUDGE REJECTS REP. LAMONICA MCIVER’S BID TO TOSS ASSAULT CASE, SAYS HER ACTIONS HAD ‘NO LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE’ A Van Drew spokesperson told Fox News Digital, “We are deeply saddened by today’s news, and while Natalie is no longer associated with the Congressman’s government office, our thoughts and prayers are with her.” “We hope she’s getting the care she needs,” the spokesperson added. The Attorney’s Office said the count of conspiracy has a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and a term of three years of supervised release, while the count of false statements also has the same penalties. “Greene was released on a $200,000 unsecured bond and additional conditions, as set by the Court,” the office said following her court appearance Wednesday. Greene joined Van Drew’s team in a part-time role in 2022 and later was his constituent advocate, according to the New York Post.
Israel “seems to be testing” UN ceasefire resolution
Khaled Elgindy, a senior fellow at the Quincy Institute, says Israel’s strikes on Gaza despite a UN ceasefire resolution raise questions about international will to uphold it. Published On 20 Nov 202520 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Adblock test (Why?)
Video: Girl in Gaza rebuilds life after Israeli strike kills family
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US Justice Department commits to release Epstein files in 30 days
NewsFeed Donald Trump has signed a law requiring the US Justice Department to release the remaining Epstein files within 30 days. The Attorney General said her department would comply – but hinted some documents could be withheld for legal reasons. Published On 20 Nov 202520 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Adblock test (Why?)
Nitish Kumar takes oath as CM of Bihar for 10th time: From Samrat Choudhary to Shrowan Kumar, full list of of BJP, JD(U) leaders in new cabinet
JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar takes oath as the chief minister of Bihar for the tenth time at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. BJP’s Samrat Choudhary and BJP’s Vijay Kumar Sinha will remain as the Deputy Chief Minister under Nitish Kumar’s cabinet. Here is a list of ministers under his cabinet.
Nitish Kumar son Nishant Kumar’s FIRST statement after father sworn-in as Bihar CM for 10th time, says, ‘Public gave us…’
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the tenth time on Thursday at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. Hailing the victory and Nitish Kumar’ historic return as Bihar CM, his son Nishant Kumar gave his first reaction, ‘public gave us…’
Explained: Know all about the Rs 252 crore drug case Orry aka Orhan Awatramani is summoned in
Influencer Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, has been asked to appear before the Anti-Narcotics Cell’s Ghatkopar unit tomorrow at 10 AM for questioning, according to Mumbai Police.