Congress

Ocasio-Cortez Introduces AI Data Center Moratorium Act

The bill expands a Senate effort to pause data center growth.

enforcement

Impact of Supreme Court’s FCC Fine Ruling Still Unclear: Experts

Small fines may become less common

Cybersecurity

OpenAI and Anthropic Limit New AI Models to Trump-Approved Customers During Cybersecurity Review

OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, currently available only to a small group of trusted partners, at the request of the Trump administration.

Congress

Democratic Senators Oppose ‘Weak’ House Kids Online Safety Act

Blumenthal, Cantwall argue House Republicans diluted the bill under pressure from big tech.

Spectrum

Verizon Accounts for 88 Percent of AWS-3 Auction Spending

SpaceX did not compete widely, but has reportedly reiterated to investors it’s planning its own mobile service

Public Safety

Public Safety Groups Want Senate to ‘Give Serious Consideration’ to House FirstNet Reauthorization Bill

The Fraternal Order of Police is still opposed and sent its own draft language to Senate Commerce

Policyband

Critics Fear the FCC's E-Rate Program Could Get the D-OGE Treatment

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr wants to point the $2.4 billion program in a new direction in an effort to reduce student screen time in response to falling test scores and concerns about online safety

AI

A New Group Wants to Help People Adapt and Still Have Jobs With AI

A new bipartisan nonprofit – RAISE US – is starting with more than $500 million for education and training programs at the state level.

Rural

Capito Says Rural Broadband Protection Act Will Bring Connectivity to West Virginia

The senator says the new law will strengthen vetting of companies participating in federal broadband programs.

FCC

AT&T Files Complaint Against Duke Energy Over Pole Attachment Rates

AT&T previously challenged Duke's pole rates in federal court.

Funding

FCC Clears E-Rate Review, Local Permit Shot Clock Proposal

School and library groups said they were planning to marshal opposition to cutting back E-Rate funding

LEO

AST SpaceMobile Block 2 Satellites Reach Orbit

Launch marks significant milestone in AST’s push to direct-to-cell service.

Data Center

Experts Emphasize Community Involvement in Data Center Decisions

To continue data center expansions, developers need to work with local communities, panelists say.

Briefs

European Commission Approves T-Mobile, Wren House Acquisition of i3 Broadband

The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Briefs

Rep. McClain Delaney wins Democratic Primary for House Seat from Maryland

The Maryland incumbent fended off former Rep. David Trone in an expensive primary challenge.

Data Center

Pallone Backs National Moratorium on AI Data Centers

Despite growing local opposition, no state has implemented a successful pause on data centers to date.