R ICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - An executive directive by Gov. Glenn Youngkin launched “first-of-its-kind agentic artificial intelligence regulatory reduction pilot” that’ll use AI to reduce burdens when it comes to the regulatory process, the governor’s office said in a press release on Friday, July 11.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he had issued an executive order launching a first of its kind agentic artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory reduction pilot to ensure that the Commonwealth captures the benefits of the latest AI technology in reducing regulatory burdens and keeping regulation and guidance documents streamlined and up to date.

President Trump signed an executive order to end subsidies for wind and solar energy, promoting energy independence and focusing on fossil fuels. Critics argue it may harm climate efforts.

Montana’s Glacier National Park is among the parks with a reservation system in place for managing crowds during peak seasons. In a move that could reshape how millions of visitors experience America’s most iconic landscapes,

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The order reiterates measures included in the recently passed budget reconciliation bill, leading renewable energy advocates to question its significance.

In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.

A string of recent moves by the current administration—including federal layoffs, prosecutorial shifts, and regulatory changes—raises legal and constitutional questions about the evolving relationship between the executive branch and the rule of law.