Dan Caprio

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@geoffreyvs @HVNYrefugee @jyazman2012 JMU puts the words “western VA” on the video screen when Country Roads” plays.

@HVNYrefugee @jyazman2012 Only need one line: “Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River” 100% about western VA

POV: Someone from VA is explaining how the song “Country Roads” is ACTUALLY about WEST Virginia, not WV

In December, President Trump signed an Executive Order tasking us with the development of a national framework for AI, what he called “One Rulebook.” This was in response to a growing patchwork of 50 different state regulatory regimes that threaten to stifle innovation and jeopardize America’s lead in the AI race. Today we are releasing that framework. It will help parents safeguard their children from online harm, shield communities from higher electric bills, protect our First Amendment rights from AI censorship, and ensure that all Americans benefit from this transformative technology. We look forward to working with our colleagues in Congress to turn the principles we are announcing today into legislation. whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/…

This is a serious framework. It weighs in on every substantive policy area that Congress has been considering. For those of us closely following the AI debates, the language is carefully crafted to reflect the President's optimistic, practical vision for what AI can deliver for Americans. It is also a clear continuation of Trump's belief that America should lead in AI and that the way to do that is to remove barriers. Remember, Trump set into place a pro-innovation AI framework in his first administration, way before ChatGPT! At the start of his second term, he immediately junked the fear-laden approach of the previous administration. His AI Action Plan sought to accelerate AI innovation. And he launched the Genesis Mission, as "a dedicated, coordinated national effort to unleash a new age of AI‑accelerated innovation and discovery." The President has done a lot to maintain U.S. AI dominance. And it's worked so far. But the framework recognizes that Congress needs to act, too. It sets out seven important areas for Congressional action: - kid safety - communities (data centers / anti-fraud) - intellectual property - free speech - government barriers - AI-ready workforce - Creating a national standard The White House approaches each of these issues with an attitude that is unabashedly optimistic about the overall potential of this technology, a clear sense of the importance of continuing to lead, and a strong belief that if Congress gets policy right the American people will benefit enormously. That should bring bipartisan interest. There is a lot to like here on both sides of the aisle. Much work to be done in Congress to implement this framework, but the vision is clear and the President's priorities are evidence. It's time for Congress to engage.

The #FTC recently announced that it sent letters to 97 #auto dealership groups nationwide, encouraging them to review their #advertising and #pricing to ensure they are not engaging in misleading practices. Learn more in our alert: spr.ly/6015B6nFMB #Antitrust #Litigation

🇪🇺🇺🇸 EP INTA Committee has given its approval. Next stop: plenary. EU-US trade remains essential for Europe’s economy and for deeply interconnected digital and industrial value chains. We call on the European Parliament to vote in favour of the EU’s commitments under the EU-US deal. #EUUS #Trade

Negotiations in the #Virginia General Assembly over the future of the sales and use #tax exemption for data centers remain unresolved. Read our alert for key developments to watch and upcoming dates in the legislative calendar. #DataCenters Read the full alert here: spr.ly/6015B6r8mP

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40 Years ago today, we witnessed an insane comeback from Jack Nicklaus at Augusta. The Golden Bear became the oldest winner in the tournament's history. Vern Lundquist said it best, with a simple "YES SIR!!"

@RuthBajada @AtlanticCouncil @CzechMFA @ACEurope @UTAustin @CZinWashington @GermanyinUSA Glad you were able to meet my good friend, Roger Kodat.

@RuthBajada @AtlanticCouncil @CzechMFA @ACEurope @UTAustin @CZinWashington @GermanyinUSA Well said!

Kicking off my time in Austin with @AtlanticCouncil @CzechMFA, speaking on EU-US ties as part of their Resilience in Security and Economics Dialogue. One clear message: The EU-US partnership remains essential to transatlantic & global security, as well as economic prosperity...

DLA Piper’s global Antitrust and Competition team are hosting an evening of drinks, light bites, and conversation, featuring opportunities to connect with new colleagues and catch up with old friends. Join us: spr.ly/6017B6yZpV #SpringMeeting #antitrust

Think big data centers don’t “pay their way”? The largest cluster in the world—Loudoun County, VA, led by Amazon, Microsoft, and Google—proves the opposite. They bring jobs, growth, and massive property tax revenue.

Virginia's Social Media Time‑Limit Law for Minors Blocked: Key Takeaways | Privacy Matters privacymatters.dlapiper.com/2026/03/virgin…

The Governor spoke with @dagenmcdowell and @BrianBrenberg on @FoxBusiness's The @BottomLineFBN about the historic $4 billion Intelligence Center investment in West Virginia.

@joellthayer @johnehrett There is very little interest in Congress to fix 13 (b) given the way it was abused prior to the AMG decision and the partisan reaction to the SCOTUS decision.

Must read alert from @johnehrett!

The EU postponed ratification of its trade deal with the United States after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs illegal. Economist Holger Schmieding of Berenberg says Europe has to pivot toward strategic autonomy even if firms struggled to replace cheap foreign suppliers

Great to share the stage with @dwcaprio, @SenatorBurr, @andyserwin

Thanks for having me, @DLA_Piper. The EU and US are already the world's largest bilateral trade and investment partners. And that relationship even grew further last year—in defense, in critical minerals, in foreign investment. dlapiper.com/en-us/events/2…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on why we must care about Taiwan. “The single biggest threat to the world economy, the single biggest point of single failure, is that 97 percent of the high-end chips are made in Taiwan. If that island were blockaded, that capacity were destroyed, it would be an economic apocalypse.”