- The Order directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity across government systems and critical infrastructure, including through an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse and expanded access to AI-enabled defensive tools for state and local authorities.
- Federal agencies will design a voluntary framework by August 1, 2026, for
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Fintech Innovation, While FRB Proposes Payment Accounts
- The Order requires all federal financial regulators to review existing rules, guidance, and application processes within 90 days and take affirmative steps to encourage fintech innovation within
President Trump’s Cyber Strategy and Executive Order Combating Cybercrime: Key Takeaways
The executive actions emphasize public-private partnerships, enhanced information sharing, and leveraging commercial cybersecurity capabilities.
By Jennifer C. Archie, Marissa R. Boynton, Antony (Tony) Kim, Clayton Northouse, Michael H. Rubin, and Serrin Turner
On March 6, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens” (the Order) that directs an interagency coalition to improve existing policy frameworks to address cyber threats and target transnational criminal organizations. The White
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Fair Banking
Regulators are directed to avoid reputation risk, identify banks that have engaged in unlawful debanking, and take appropriate remedial actions.
By Marc P. Berger, Betty M. Huber, Arthur S. Long, Benjamin Naftalis, Parag Patel, Stephen P. Wink, Douglas K. Yatter, Pia Naib, and Deric Behar
On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” (the Order). The Order, described further in an accompanying fact
A “Golden Age” of Data Center Dominance
A new executive order seeks to streamline funding for and construction of data center projects by reducing regulatory red tape.
By Nikki Buffa, Aron Potash, Tal Carmeli, and Shawna Strecker
On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order titled “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure” (the Order). The Order aims to “facilitate the rapid and efficient buildout” of data centers and associated infrastructure such as high‑voltage transmission lines and other equipment by “easing
Cybersecurity Regulation in Flux as Trump Administration Focuses on Evolving Foreign and Tech Threats
The administration has signaled a potential softening of cyber regulation for domestic entities, with increasing focus on national security priorities and preparing for the future.
By Antony (Tony) Kim and Michael H. Rubin
The Trump administration’s focus on reshaping the cyber regulatory environment continues with executive order 14306, “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144” (EO 14306), which was released on June 6, 2025, and issues sweeping amendments
Drug Pricing: FDA Considerations Under Recent Executive Orders and Congressional Bills
President Trump’s executive orders and legislative proposals from Congress leverage FDA to help lower drug prices, address anti-competitive practices, and accelerate generic drug approvals.
By J. Benneville (Ben) Haas and William A. McConagha
President Trump signed two executive orders in the last few months aimed at reducing prescription drug costs and addressing drug pricing strategies. On April 15, 2025, he signed an executive order titled “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First” in an effort to deliver on
DOJ Focuses FCPA Enforcement With New Guidelines
On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the Guidelines) on “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)” by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
The Guidelines follow President Trump’s February 10, 2025, executive order (the Executive Order), which directed DOJ to “(i) cease initiation of any new FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, unless the Attorney General determines that an individual exception should be made; (ii) review in detail all existing FCPA investigations or enforcement
Key Insights on President Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Criminal Enforcement of Regulatory Offenses
The executive order shifts policy on enforcement of criminal regulatory offenses, steering away from criminal enforcement of strict liability offenses in regulatory matters.
By Jennifer L. Bragg, Nicholas McQuaid, and Terra Reynolds
On May 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” (the Order), aimed at reducing criminal enforcement of federal regulatory offenses in general and strict liability offenses, in particular. The Order also includes several requirements for agencies to increase transparency
President Trump Signs “Take It Down Act” Into Law
New federal legislation aims to combat the publication of non-consensual deepfakes and mandates notice-and-removal procedures for covered platforms.
By Sy Damle, Andy Gass, Ghaith Mahmood, and Michael H. Rubin
On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed into law the “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act” (the Take It Down Act or the Act). The Act, which received widespread bipartisan support, prohibits any person from knowingly publishing “intimate visual depictions”