Satellite

New Study Funded by Amazon Sees Big Payoff from Satellite Internet

The satellites have the potential for a big payoff and quality internet for users.

Spectrum

FCC Approves EchoStar Spectrum Sales, With Escrow Requirement

It’s a victory for tower companies, who pushed for the condition.

China

Energy Permitting Delays Threaten U.S. AI Growth, Senator Warns

Politicized reviews and court rulings are stalling infrastructure needed to support rising AI-driven energy demand, Armstrong said.

Interior Department

AI Boom Will Reshape U.S. Energy Demand, Interior Secretary Says

The nation’s top public lands official said artificial intelligence will require major increases in U.S. energy production.

Senate

Former FTC Commissioner Confirmed as U.S. Attorney in Utah

Holyoak became Utah's U.S. Attorney in November 2025.

Congress

Senators Affirm Need For U.S. Dominance In Space Exploration

The Artemis II mission is just the start, senators say.

Expert Opinion

Alejandro Roark: Spectrum Is the Foundation of America’s AI Future

America's physical AI future depends on a balanced spectrum strategy that pairs licensed auctions with expanded unlicensed and shared spectrum, the author urges.

Earnings

AST SpaceMobile Still on Track for 45 Satellites This Year, Company Says

An unsuccessful launch in April lost a satellite and will leave New Glenn rockets grounded until an investigation finishes.

Treasury Department

U.S. Treasury to Wind Down Capital Projects Fund

Internal communication says new CPF plans must be submitted by May 21, 2026.

Policyband

FCC Says It Will Vote on Media Bureau Approval of Nexstar-TEGNA Merger Sometime 'This Year'

Agency tells D.C. Circuit the deal is under 'active consideration,' but wants the ‘typically deferential approach toward the management of its own limited resources’

Public Safety

Michigan Senate Passes Youth Social Media Restrictions

Bills target addictive feeds and online protections for minors.

Data Center

Amazon Data Center Approved Without Public Vote in California

The project bypassed both the planning commission and city council entirely.

PJM Interconnection

Maryland Pushes Back on $2 Billion Grid Upgrades

Residents could pay billions for upgrades tied to out-of-state AI data centers.

Appalachian Power Company

Comcast Seeks FCC Action in Pole Dispute With Appalachian Power Company

Disputed pole replacement fees could delay broadband deployments, the ISP argues.

Satellite

South Texas Residents Sue SpaceX Over Alleged Damage Caused by Starship

Residents claim home damage from powerful rocket vibrations.

Earnings

EchoStar to FCC: Tower Escrow Could Jeopardize Spectrum Deals

The company also reported 16,000 new mobile subscribers in the second quarter, down from the same time last year.