House Energy and Commerce
Energy Officials Pressured to Expand Grid as AI Demand Surges
The department is exploring using federal land and agency sites to speed data center buildout.
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AI
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Boost Chip Policy to Win AI Race Against China
House Democrats slam Trump administration for undermining the Biden-era CHIPS and Science Act.
FTC
FTC and Eight States Settle With Ad Agencies Over Alleged Boycotts
Settlement targets alleged coordinated ad restrictions based on political content.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 19, 2026 – Broadband Breakfast at Fiber Connect
Join Broadband Breakfast at Fiber Connect 2026 in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday at 12 Noon ET
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 18, 2026 – Broadband Breakfast at Fiber Connect
Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online from Fiber Connect 2026 in Orlando, Florida, on Monday
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 13, 2026 – The Politics of Data Centers
Who decides where data centers get built?
Expert Opinion
Gary Shapiro: The War on Platforms is a War on Innovation
The author urges Congress to preserve Section 230 and the legal tradition of regulating bad actors rather than the technologies they use–especially AI.
USF
Lawmakers Aiming to Circulate Draft USF Framework This Summer
Meanwhile, the FCC is seeking comment on how it might improve USAC
Data Center
Data Centers Economic Benefits Are Overstated, Advocates Say
Promised tax revenue and job growth often fall short.
Briefs
Nokia and VarData Selected for Nevada BEAD Rollout
SkyFiber was awarded $180.6 million in BEAD funds last year after a stalled permitting process.
AI
Connectbase CEO Predicts Edge Technology is What’s Next for AI Inference
“Edge is real and exciting today,” CEO Ben Edmond said. “It's been talked about for almost a decade now, but the reality is we're now seeing, because of AI, real use cases.”
Policyband
Sen. Baldwin's Bill Would Guarantee Free Access Throughout Wisconsin to Watch NFL Packers
Wisconsin Democrat’s For the Fans bill would also ban league-owned streaming services from blacking out certain games on their platforms
BEAD
New Mexico Broadband Office Likely to Downsize After BEAD
Colorado and Texas officials said their broadband offices would focus on other programs with current staff.
FTC
FTC Warns of Rising Robocall Threat Driven by AI, Foreign Scammers
Officials highlight enforcement efforts at Senate oversight hearing.
Space
SpaceX Dominates the Space Economy, But Might That Change?
Panelists at Broadband Breakfast Live Online explore the competitive dynamics reshaping the space economy
BEAD
States Working on Finalizing BEAD Contracts, Beginning NEPA Reviews
Most states now have approval to sign grant agreements with ISPs under the program.
