President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order on AI in June 2026, establishing a framework that gives the federal government access to the most advanced AI models 30 days before their public release. The order is the first major AI regulation directive of Trump’s second term.
Trump approved the revised order Monday night following a high-level White House meeting. Aides drafted the final language Tuesday morning, according to two officials familiar with the matter. The signing came after Trump had shelved an earlier version of the order on May 21, following objections from AI companies and former AI czar David Sacks that a proposed 90-day review window would place too heavy a burden on a fast-moving industry.
The push to revive the proposal was led by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, working alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. Sacks, a leading skeptic of government intervention in the sector, participated in Monday’s meeting by phone. Wiles and Bessent were among those present in person.
The order establishes a voluntary process to identify the most powerful AI models — including systems such as Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 — and grants the US government and select “trusted partners” exclusive early access. The administration’s stated concern is that increasingly powerful AI systems could be exploited to carry out cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. The order also directs the Pentagon to shore up its classified networks within 30 days and instructs the Justice Department to pursue criminal cases against individuals who use AI models to hack computer systems.
With the domestic framework now in place, Treasury Secretary Bessent may begin exploring discussions with China about a cross-border framework for advanced AI systems, according to a person familiar with the matter. Those talks had been on hold pending a domestic policy decision.
Anthropic signaled support for the order on Tuesday, writing on X that it was “an important step in strengthening America’s leadership in AI.” White House spokesperson Liz Huston said the order reflected Trump’s approach of “collaborating with industry to balance innovation and security.”
Source: WIRED