BEAD
Little Talk of BEAD at Lutnick’s House Hearing
He did not repeat his goal of non-deployment guidance ‘over the next two months,’ which he told senators Wednesday.
Funding
Judge Won’t Pause Suit Over Trump’s $2.75B Digital Equity Act Cuts
National Digital Inclusion Alliance failed to show overlap with separate case, D.C. Circuit orders
BEAD 2026
NTIA Chief Credited Program Overhaul for $21 Billion in BEAD Savings
Roth said greater provider participation and a technology-neutral approach drove the $21 billion in savings.
Expert Opinion
Evan Swarztrauber: How NTIA Can Avoid a BEAD Slush Fund
With $21 billion in BEAD savings up for grabs, NTIA must resist industry pressure and ensure remaining funds stay true to the program's digital divide mission.
Commerce Department
Roth at CES: 42 States and Territories Approved for BEAD, Including Nevada
NTIA Administrator cited cost savings, preparations for WRC-27 and future wireless networks.
Commerce Department
Officials and Executives Discuss Cyber Labels, Agentic AI, and Resilience
Officials pointed to NIST’s new AI cybersecurity profile, labeling programs and procurement standards as governments adopt oversight for autonomous systems.
Commerce Department
Report Reviews Satellite Broadband Role in Federal Expansion Programs
A Congressional Research Service report warns cost and capacity limits may restrict rural deployment options
Commerce Department
Democrat, Public Interest Groups Challenge Legality of White House AI Directive
Critics warn federal preemption efforts exceed agency authority and statutory limits.
Commerce Department
Record Shutdown Leaves Communications Agencies Strained Despite Senate Action
The shutdown slowed down broadband rollout, telecom licensing, merger activity.
Commerce Department
First Responders Back FirstNet Reauthorization as 2027 Sunset Nears
Survey finds 93% of first responders support extending the First Responder Network Authority.
