Congress
California State Senator Eyes Pelosi’s House Seat
Scott Wiener brings AI and broadband policy credentials into high-stakes San Francisco race.
Funding
Uncertainty Grows as Government Shutdown Begins
What began as temporary furloughs could become lasting cuts that deepen the FCC’s workforce losses
Section 230
TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes House Commerce, But Not Without a Fight
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
Broadband's Impact
Gosar Bill Would Roll Back Big Tech’s Immunity in Moderating Content
With Trump back in office, Republicans revive concerns about Section 230.
Energy and Commerce
AOC Will Not Have a Seat on House Communications Panel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was chosen for Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight.
Energy and Commerce
AOC Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and six other Democrats welcomed to the committee
5G Wireless
Republicans Request Documents on Democrats, Ookla Global Speeds Rising, Arkansas and Windstream Partner
Republicans counter Democrats on document request, Ookla says global speeds rising, Windstream and Arkansas to expand fiber.
Antitrust
FTC Commissioner Phillips Warns About Shifting Direction of Agency
Noah Phillips voiced concern about the scope and practices of the Biden administration’s FTC.
FTC
Is or Isn’t Google Politically Neutral? Senators From the Left and the Right Ponder the Question
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2019 — With great power comes great responsibility. And now Google, which insists that it is not slanting search results based upon political leanings, is under attack from both the left and the right. At a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing last Tuesday — titled “Google and
