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
BEAD
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.
Benton
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.
Open Access
N.Y. Awards $140 Million for Public, Open-Access Broadband Infrastructure
Projects are set to serve more than 60,000 homes and businesses.
FCC
Sen. Schumer, Democrats, FCC Chairwoman Tout Anti-Discrimination Rules
The FCC approved on Wednesday new policies to address gaps in broadband access.
AI
Still Learning About Artificial Intelligence, Legislators Say Congress Must Act
Markey also urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to halt the release of an AI-powered chatbot.
FCC
BEAD Funding Allocation Announcement Gets High Praise to Begin New Broadband Chapter
Texas is the highest awarded state, as 19 states set to receive more than $1 billion from BEAD.
Cybersecurity
Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House, China Warns of AI Risks, Rural Internet Exchanges
Debt legislation will limit federal discretionary spending, facilitate environmental permitting for infrastructure projects.
Biden-Harris Administration
Bill to Regulate AI, FCC to Address Broad Use of 42 GHz Spectrum, Verizon seeks STIR/SHAKEN Extension
Senators introduced changes to a 2022 bill that would increase AI regulation.
Biden-Harris Administration
Senate Witnesses Call For AI Transparency
Regulatory AI transparency will increase federal agency and company accountability to the public.
