Congress
Latta-Backed Bills Would Speed Nuclear Reactor Construction
Lawmakers look to nuclear energy to power data centers sought by AI companies.
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National Security
At World Cup Stadiums, Zero Tolerance for Drones Because of the Threat They Pose
Experts say a terrorist could spend a few hundred dollars on a drone, strap some explosives to it and fly it into a target like a stadium full of people.
SiFi Networks
SiFi Networks, U.S. Open Access Provider, Files for Bankruptcy
In its Chapter 11 filing, the company reported between $10 million and $50 million in debts.
Policyband
NAB Tells Congress to Limit NFL's Antitrust Exemption to Broadcast TV Distribution Deals
Added as a witness Tuesday, Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez says her agency is powerless to make meaningful updates to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961
Mobile
Ookla Executive Says FCC App Doesn’t Account for Indoor Coverage Gaps
The ‘vast majority’ of 911 calls are placed indoors, said VP of Government Affairs Bryan Darr.
Expert Opinion
Steven Weber: When Competitors Create Better Competition
Rivals AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are teaming up on a shared satellite network, a model of infrastructure collaboration that could boost connectivity and U.S. competitiveness.
BEAD
One Year After BEAD Restructured, Some States Still Can’t Access Infrastructure Funding
Despite federal promises to accelerate deployment, states are still waiting on approvals to access broadband funds.
BEAD
NTIA Leader Roth Emphasizes Importance of BEAD Deployments
The Trump administration official expressed excitement over the program’s expansion and hopes to see more progress.
Wireless
Taiwan Tests Backup Communications After Cable Break Near China
The outage shows Taiwan can keep remote territories connected as officials prepare for emergencies.
Cybersecurity
Trade Groups Don’t Want Broad Interconnection Ban for Chinese Firms
The FCC sought comment on blocking telecom carriers from connecting with entities on its covered list.
Wireless
AT&T CFO: Fixed Wireless Expansion Still ‘Surgical’
He reiterated the carrier isn’t worried about satellite competition.
AI
OpenAI Files Confidential SEC Paperwork for Initial Public Offering
The company has filed confidential paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company.
Streaming
Canadian Government Backs Off ‘Netflix Tax’
The Canadian government is investing hundreds of millions in Canadian streaming and shelving the tax.
Policyband
House Judiciary Committee Report Accuses NFL of 'Roughing the TV Viewer’
Panel headed by House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan tossing a yellow flag, concluding the NFL’s claims of sponsoring a 'fan‑friendly' TV model don’t match reality
Expert Opinion
Dave Wechsler: The Case Against Defunding Terrestrial Broadband
Satellite has brought availability to remote regions. But availability is not infrastructure.
AI
Sanders Defends AI Nationalization Plan
The Vermont senator called the current economic landscape “much worse” than the Gilded Age.
