Trump Vance Administration
Elon Musk Tightens Grip on Federal Government as Democrats Raise Alarms
Musk has created an alternative power structure inside the federal government for the purpose of cutting spending and pushing out employees.
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Funding
U.S. Government May Buy TikTok Under Trump’s New Wealth Fund
The fund would seek to monetize U.S. assets for the benefit of American citizens.
Expert Opinion
Medical-Grade Connectivity Not Just For Healthcare
By applying the same standards of reliability, security, and expertise, diverse non-medical organizations can thrive.
Commerce
Senate Bill Requiring NTIA to Overhaul Federal Broadband Efforts Is Back
Bill mandates a national broadband strategy but explicitly bars new regulatory authority over internet service providers.
Funding
Sen. Moran Wants to Shield BEAD Grants from Taxation
Kansas senator hinted at tying broadband tax exemption to reconciliation bill.
Digital Inclusion
California Lawmaker Files Affordable Broadband Legislation Similar to NY
The Institute for Local Self Reliance is hosting a forum – 'Consider Affordable Broadband State-By-State' – on Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Project 2025 Broadband
ACA Connects Pushes for Less Regulation, Faster BEAD Deployment
The industry group laid out its 2025 broadband policy priorities under President Donald Trump.
Public Safety
Carr Visits North Carolina In Hurricane Helene Aftermath
First official trip taken since Carr took over as FCC Chairman.
Infrastructure
Comcast Introduces New ‘Ultra-Low’ Latency Internet Connectivity
Application will be implemented in Apple, Meta, Nvidia, and Valve technologies
Funding
FCC Probing NPR, PBS on Possible Ad Ban Violation
FCC Chairman Carr revealed probe in letter to head of both broadcasters.
White Papers
Protecting The Nation's Critical Communications Infrastructure From Theft and Vandalism
To protect economic and public safety interests, regulators, legislators, law enforcement, municipalities, and communications providers must work together.
FCC
FCC Commissioners Announce Staff Changes
Gomez, Starks, and Simington bring on new aides
Earnings
Charter Reports 177,000 Broadband Sub Loss in Q4
The number missed expectations but was better than what Comcast reported Thursday.
Energy
Pennsylvania Rolls Out Plan to Fast-Track and Subsidize Hydrogen Power
AI data centers have spurred proposals to bring nuclear power plants out of retirement and develop small modular nuclear reactors.
Election 2024
Silicon Valley's 'Little Tech Agenda' Marks Shift in Trump-Tech Relations
The panel explored the tensions between the Silicon Valley supporters of Donald Trump and the president's MAGA base.
Interior
Senate Confirms Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
The U.S. currently produces more crude oil than any nation in history, according to the Energy Information Administration.
