GOP navigating 'minefield' issue that could split party ahead of midterms

Republican Party insiders say the split between representatives on whether to pursue further reliance on artificial intelligence is a challenge.

An unnamed insider working with groups advocating for state regulation of AI tools has said the GOP landscape is a "minefield" so close to the midterms. Donald Trump's administration has made it clear they want "global dominance" and released an action plan in July 2025 titled "Winning the Race".

A description for the Trump administration's plan for AI reads...