Funding
Shutdown Enters Third Week as More Than 4,000 Federal Workers Face Layoffs, Telehealth Services Disrupted
Healthcare groups warn that the lapse in federal funding is disrupting telehealth access for underserved patients
Digital Divide
Hochul Announces $15.5 Million to Expand Broadband and Mobile Access
Through ConnectALL, New York is ramping up investment in fiber, mobile service, and equitable connectivity statewide.
Funding
Uncertainty Grows as Government Shutdown Begins
What began as temporary furloughs could become lasting cuts that deepen the FCC’s workforce losses
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.
Free Speech
Markey, Schumer Slam FCC for ‘Double Standard’ on Media Investigations
Senators urge FCC to end CBS probe, citing misleading Fox News’ edits
Donald Trump
Senate Passes Trump's Big Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Bill
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie, with 3 Republican senators joining all Democrats in voting against the measure.
Congress
Senate Spent 16 Hours to Read Trump's 940-Page, Foot-high Bill Aloud
Now the long debate begins: Renewed pressure to oppose the bill came from Elon Musk, who criticized it as 'utterly insane and destructive.'
BEAD
Schumer Urges Trump to Release BEAD Funding, Warns Against Subsidizing Starlink
Senate minority leader asks the White House 'to move swiftly.’
FCC
FCC Commissioner Starks to Resign ‘This Spring’
With Starks leaving, Carr could have a majority sooner than he expected.
FCC
Former Commissioners, Policy Experts Endorse Trusty for FCC
Trusty was nominated to be fifth FCC commissioner in January
Donald Trump
Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth
Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.
Trump Vance Administration
Elon Musk Tightens Grip on Federal Government as Democrats Raise Alarms
Musk has created an alternative power structure inside the federal government for the purpose of cutting spending and pushing out employees.
FCC
FCC Commissioners Announce Staff Changes
Gomez, Starks, and Simington bring on new aides
Trump Vance Administration
Trump White House Rescinds OMB Order Freezing Federal Grants
Widespread confusion on Tuesday, particularly about the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant program, among others.
BEAD
Funding Freeze Makes More Uncertainty for BEAD
A White House memo directed agencies to pause all grant spending until Feb. 10.
12 Days of Broadband
Loper Bright, A Court Ruling That Changes How D.C. Operates
Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.
