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Trendline Report: August 2025
Trendline's latest newsletter highlights how major policy shifts are colliding: AI executive actions from the White House and SEC are encouraging innovation, federal enforcement is zeroing in on DEI programs, and new workforce efforts are connecting education directly to employer needs.
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Breaking Down President Trump's AI Action Plan

On July 29, 2025, President Trump issued a plan titled "Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan," a national directive designed to assert U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence by eliminating regulatory hurdles, expanding domestic production capacity, and aligning national security with AI innovation. Trendline breaks down the key provisions in the Plan.  

Department of Justice's "Illegal Discrimination" Guidance
& Recommended Strategies for Compliance

On July 30, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi released guidance clarifying how federal anti-discrimination laws apply to programs—especially those labeled as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—that may result in unlawful discrimination. Trendline provides an overview of DOJ’s guidance and concludes with considerations and strategic recommendations. 

Executive Order Overview:
Promoting the Export of American AI Tech Stack

President Trump issued an Executive Order 14320, "Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack," establishing the American AI Exports Program to accelerate global deployment of U.S. AI technologies and strengthen U.S. leadership. The program coordinates exports of full-stack AI packages—hardware, software, infrastructure, and services—while using federal financing and diplomatic efforts to counter adversaries. It builds on prior initiatives, including the Biden Administration’s 2024 Economic Diplomacy Action Group (EDAG).  

Woke AI & Federal Contracting:
An Overview of Trump's Executive Order

President Trump's Executive Order 14319, "Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government," establishes a regulatory framework aimed at ensuring what the administration characterizes as "ideological neutrality" in government-procured AI systems, particularly large language models. Trendline provides an overview of the Order and strategic recommendations for federal contractors.

SCOTUS

Trendline Report: July 2025

From OFCCP's request to federal contractors on DEI compliance to a pivotal Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions, this report explores the broader implications for corporate compliance and governance, and spotlights what federal contractors need to know about recent OFCCP and DOL actions.


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