Jericho Casper

Congress

House Commerce Republicans Reject Efforts to Expand Broadband Affordability

Democrats also sought to scrutinize FCC's recent investigations of broadcast television networks.

Digital Inclusion

California Lawmaker Moves to Cap Broadband Prices

After Supreme Court upholds New York’s $15 Internet law, Tasha Boerner said she ‘looks forward to sharing her legislation soon.'

Education

Thune: Expect Senate Resolution Overturning FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspot Rules

The Congressional Review Act resolution will likely be taken up soon, Thune said.

Energy

Senate to Weigh Opposing Resolutions Targeting Trump and Biden Energy Policies

One seeks to overturn Trump's emergency energy declaration, the other targets Biden's methane gas fee.

BEAD

Pew Calls on NTIA to Disclose BEAD Waivers

Without public disclosure, states lack clarity on how NTIA has granted BEAD waivers.

satellite

Verizon, AT&T Successfully Test Direct-to-Satellite Video Calls

FCC granted temporary authority for testing, but full commercial approval awaits.

FCC

FCC’s Gomez Slams Rumored Section 230 Advisory Opinion

Gomez’s sharp rebuke raised questions on whether the advisory opinion was in the works or merely a preemptive warning.

satellite

Reuters: U.S. Threatens Ukraine’s Starlink Access in Negotiations, Again

U.S. officials warn Ukraine of Starlink shutdown if deal over critical minerals not struck, the news service reported.

Community Broadband

Vermont, Ohio Networks Prove Municipal Broadband Pays for Itself

A grassroots effort to bring broadband to rural Vermont now boasts more than $1 billion a year in revenue.

Democracy

FTC to Investigate Big Tech’s Content Moderation Practices for ‘Censorship’

Critics call the inquiry the latest Trump administration push to control online speech.

Public Safety

Pennsylvanians Demand Consumer Protections in Verizon-Frontier Merger Review

Residents, local attorneys, and emergency officials urge PUC to protect consumers before approving deal.

Democracy

3 Former FCC Chairmen Condemn Brendan Carr’s Threats Targeting Media Outlets

Carr shrugs off the criticism, saying: ‘I feel bad for the three of them’

LEO

AI Boom Drives Demand for Fiber Data Center Infrastructure

Shortages in power and semiconductors render fiber the only solution to sustain AI growth, panelists said.

Infrastructure

Senators Agree Permitting Deadlock Threatens Infrastructure Boom

Lawmakers clashed over NEPA reforms as they warned regulatory delays could stall billions in clean energy and broadband projects.