Broadband's Impact
Federal Judge Halts White House Workforce Reductions
Federal courts to furlough most staff on twentieth day of government shutdown.
Trusty: FCC ‘All In’ on U.S. Wireless Leadership
Commissioner bullish on Upper C-Band spectrum.
Digital Inclusion
Mission Telecom to Maintain E-Rate Prices for Off-Campus Wi-Fi After FCC Withdraws Support
Nonprofit carrier offers to help offset lost federal subsidies for 1,280 schools and libraries.
Affordability
Advocates Push to Rebuild a Permanent Federal Broadband Subsidy
Calls mount for a modernized Universal Service Fund to address broadband affordability
Free Speech
Free Press Blasts 'The Free Press', With Founder Tapped to Lead CBS News
Appointment follows Paramount’s $16 million settlement with Trump, reportedly also including $20 million in future programming benefits.
Digital Inclusion
Libraries and Schools Brace for FCC Cuts to Wi-Fi Programs
‘We don’t yet know the full extent of what this vote means for libraries and schools.’
Supreme Court
Supreme Court to Consider FTC Firing, Piracy Liability for ISPs in Upcoming Term
Circuit courts are split on whether the FCC can issue fines after SEC v. Jarkesy, but the Supreme Court hasn't yet been asked to weigh in.
Expert Opinion
It’s How Owners Run Their Stations, Not How Many Owners, That Matters
Do ownership groups train and expect their staff to report both sides of stories fairly?
TechExpo25
TechExpo25 Brought Together 1,500 Companies and 45 Members of Congress
The event highlighted innovation, infrastructure, and government collaboration
Privacy
FCC Data Breach Order Under Review, Agency Says
The telecom industry still wants a court decision upholding the rules overturned.
FCC
FCC Stops E-Rate Funding for Off-Campus Wi-Fi
The agency also voted to seek comment on local permitting rules it should consider preempting.
FCC
Gomez Stresses FCC Must Protect Free Speech
The commissioner flagged recent investigations into broadcasters and programming, including ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live.
FCC
FCC Prepares for Mass Furloughs Amid Looming Government Shutdown
Agency’s previous contingency projected retaining just 12 percent of staff
FCC
Democrats Demand Carr’s Resignation Over Kimmel
They said his public comments prompted Nexstar, Sinclair, and ultimately ABC to pull the late-night show.
FCC
FCC Plans October Vote to Revisit Prison Phone Rate Caps
Move sets up clash with nearly 100 advocacy groups, state AGs, and lawmakers backing protections.
Digital Inclusion
Carr Looking to Scrap FCC Funding for Off-campus Wi-Fi
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, still wants to bar the agency from instituting similar policies in the future.
