Trump Signs Executive Order Launching AI-Powered ‘America.gov’ Federal Portal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order officially launching America.gov, an artificial intelligence-powered federal portal designed to consolidate public services and simplify citizen interactions with government agencies. Titled "Streamlining Access to Government Services Through America.gov," the executive order mandates that all federal agencies integrate their public-facing platforms into the central portal within 90 days. Developed under the supervision of the National Design Studio—an initiative led by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia—the platform serves as an all-in-one digital hub for citizens seeking information and assistance with tasks like passport applications, public agency inquiries, and federal program navigation. "With America.gov, the federal government no longer stands in your way, it only stands at your service," President Trump stated during the launch event. "We're simplifying it. We're glamorizing it. We're making it what it should be." Operating through a conversational AI chatbot interface, the portal draws directly from official federal databases to provide real-time responses to user queries. Administration officials highlighted that the platform is engineered with strict privacy protections, ensuring user conversations remain confidential without persistent data tracking. The signing took place just hours before a scheduled White House luncheon with top technology executives. Administration leadership celebrated the initiative as a major leap forward in modernizing public sector technology and delivering efficient, citizen-first digital infrastructure.