House Energy and Commerce
Guthrie Pushes Summer Timeline for Bipartisan Permitting Reform
Guthrie criticized proposals to pause or limit data center development over power concerns.
Georgina Mackie
Georgina Mackie studied Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, Los Angeles. Her interests include gatekeeping in news coverage and the impact of AI on the news ecosystem.
China
Energy Permitting Delays Threaten U.S. AI Growth, Senator Warns
Politicized reviews and court rulings are stalling infrastructure needed to support rising AI-driven energy demand, Armstrong said.
Interior Department
AI Boom Will Reshape U.S. Energy Demand, Interior Secretary Says
The nation’s top public lands official said artificial intelligence will require major increases in U.S. energy production.
Public Safety
Michigan Senate Passes Youth Social Media Restrictions
Bills target addictive feeds and online protections for minors.
PJM Interconnection
Maryland Pushes Back on $2 Billion Grid Upgrades
Residents could pay billions for upgrades tied to out-of-state AI data centers.
Appalachian Power Company
Comcast Seeks FCC Action in Pole Dispute With Appalachian Power Company
Disputed pole replacement fees could delay broadband deployments, the ISP argues.
ITU
U.S. Pushes 6 GHz Wi-Fi Strategy Against China
The fight over 6 GHz could shape future global telecom networks.
covered list
FCC Delays Banned Drone and Router Restrictions Until 2029
Restrictions tied to the agency’s Covered List had been set to take effect in 2027.
TIng
Tucows Signals Change Ahead for Ting Internet
Tucows did not specify whether the process could involve a sale or spinoff.
FCC
AI-Powered Drones to Reshape Economy and National Security
U.S. leadership will depend on spectrum access and domestic drone systems, FCC says.
AI
Anthropic Partners with SpaceX to Expand AI Capacity
Anthropic will gain access to 300 megawatts of AI compute, doubling code rates.
Fiber
Vermont Provider Launches Discounted Gigabit Program
Low-cost 1 Gig fiber service will be available to nonprofits in Addison County.
FCC
FCC Pole Attachment Rules Take Effect
New deadlines for utilities and contractors aim to speed broadband builds.
Digital Inclusion
Free Prison Calls Linked to Better Reentry Outcomes
Researchers said eliminating communication fees increased family contact and reduced financial strain.
Camp Longhorn
Texas Lawmakers Back Effort To Lift Camp Fiber Requirement
Summer camps said the mandate could cost millions and threaten operations.
Arkansas
Arkansas Tackles Large-Scale Permitting Challenges
Coordination across agencies and jurisdictions has emerged as the state’s biggest permitting challenge.
