Commerce
Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
AI
JD Vance Rails Against 'Excessive' AI Regulation in a Rebuke to Europe
At Paris AI Summit, Europe and China signed a document supporting 'responsible' AI. The U.S. did not.
Energy
Vice President Vance Makes His International Debut at Paris AI Summit
The summit is first time the world has 'had such a broad international discussion in one place on the future of AI,' said Mozilla vice president.
Spectrum Auction
Logan Kolas: Congress Can Help the Economy and National Security with Spectrum Action
While the United States struggles to get its house in order at home, China has been dominating the global race for 5G.
Funding
U.S. Government May Buy TikTok Under Trump’s New Wealth Fund
The fund would seek to monetize U.S. assets for the benefit of American citizens.
Cybersecurity
Senators Propose Telecom Bill Targeting Foreign Adversaries
Bill would target China, Russia, and North Korea.
Infrastructure
Let's Make a Deal, Trump Edition
Trump's theory of the economy is that the American left foolishly turned its back on domestic energy production.
AI
What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI Company Upending the Stock Market?
Behind the drama over DeepSeek's technical capabilities is a debate within the U.S. over how best to compete with China on AI.
Energy
Can Big Tech Plug Data Centers Right Into Power Plants?
Amazon Web Services is building next to the Susquehanna nuclear plant in eastern Pennsylvania. Utilities say that's not fair.
Free Speech
Can Trump's Executive Order Suspending TikTok Ban Stick?
Trump has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters in the presidential election.
AI
Trump Rescinds Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
In distinguishing himself from former President Joe Biden, Trump takes a different approach to AI safety.
Energy and Commerce
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Sell-or-Ban Law
Biden leaves TikTok’s fate to Trump as the divestiture deadline approaches Sunday.
Cybersecurity
Carr Slams 'Biden FCC' for Last-Minute Vote on Cybersecurity Measure
The vote centered on a controversial cybersecurity proposal introduced just weeks before Rosenworcel’s departure.
Funding
Tech, Broadband Bills Dropped by Congress in New Funding Bill
Omits measures on NTIA coordination, deepfakes, and FCC transparency.
White Papers
No Permission Needed: Unlicensed Spectrum, Wi-Fi, and America’s Competitive Advantage
In modern China’s internet, permissionless innovation is anathema. In the U.S., it’s a success story.
Rip and Replace
Defense Bill Has $3 Billion for FCC's 'Rip and Replace' Program
The defense bill would allow the FCC to borrow $3.08 billion from the U.S. Treasury within 90 days to finance rip and replace.
