UNBIASED Politics December 18, 2025: Fact-Checking President Trump's End-of-the-Year Address, Congress Passes $901B Defense Authorization Bill, and Ending the Year with GOOD NEWS!!
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Dec 18, 2025 Dive into the implications of Trump's new AI regulation executive order and the designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. Discover the key provisions of the $901 billion defense authorization bill, including pay raises and Ukraine aid. Engage with an insightful fact-check of Trump's year-end address, tackling claims about inflation, immigration, and investment that challenge conventional narratives. To wrap up, enjoy uplifting stories from listeners, celebrating community achievements and good news to close the year.
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Limits Of Executive Orders
- Executive orders direct federal agencies but do not create or change laws; Congress makes laws.
- Their power depends on agency actions, funding choices, and likely court challenges.
Who Gets To Regulate AI
- The AI executive order aims to centralize rulemaking at the federal level to avoid a patchwork of state laws.
- It directs DOJ to challenge state laws, links federal grants to compliance, and asks regulators to preempt conflicts.
Prepare For AI Legal Battles
- Expect legal challenges if states keep passing their own AI rules; courts will decide authority.
- Monitor DOJ actions and federal funding conditions that could pressure states to conform.