AI
Federal Court Says Pentagon Can Label Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk
The ruling is separate from a previous case where a judge found the Pentagon acted illegally against Anthropic for its criticism of AI use.
Spectrum
Ligado Now Claiming $50 Billion in Damages By Defense Department
The company filed a new takings complaint against the government Friday
Satellite
Aviation Groups, Iridium Still Don’t Like Ligado-AST Space Mobile Deal
Ligado wants discovery in its $39 billion lawsuit against the Defense Department
FCC
Starlink Routers Receive Conditional Exemption From FCC’s Covered List
The duration of Starlink’s exemption is comparable to its peers, though the approval comes months later.
National Security
FCC Cites National Security Risks in Denying Digitalsystem Telecom License
Agency says executive branch committee review found national security risks that could not be resolved.
Defense Department
FCC Allows Imports of Chinese Toy Drones
The latest decision further eases import restrictions
AI
Trump Calls for Military to Accelerate Use of Artificial Intelligence
Trump issued a Friday memo directing the military to ensure that autonomous weapons systems respect the chain of command.
Expert Opinion
Dana Goward: Why the FCC Must Reject Ligado’s Latest Plan
Bigger threat, this time from space, the author writes
Cybersecurity
Trump Signs Downsized AI Cybersecurity Order
A 90-day review window became 30 days after the president rejected his own draft last month
Cybersecurity
Trump Cancels Cybersecurity-Focused AI Executive Order Hours Before Signing
'We're leading China, we're leading everybody,' Trump said, 'and I don't want to do anything that's going to get in the way of that lead.'
Cybersecurity
Amazon Leo Routers Exempt from FCC Ban
Router manufacturer TP-Link met with the agency about its own exemption Wednesday.
Public Safety
Defense Department Urges FCC to Oppose DJI Petition Over Security Risks
Pentagon says foreign-made drones pose ‘unacceptable’ national security risks.
AI
States Race to Win the Tech Economy in 2026 State of the State Addresses
Here’s what 30 governors said about broadband expansion, AI growth, and online child safety.
Spectrum
Ligado Case Uncertain, but Might Not Upend Spectrum Auctions: Former NTIA Administrator
The ruling will be ‘very fact-dependent,’ former NTIA Administrator John Kneuer said.
Homeland Security Department
Domestic Manufacturing of Routers Unlikely in Near Term: Experts
Companies will need to pursue ‘conditional approval’ to circumvent an FCC ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers.
Defense Department
Technology, National Security Leaders Say Anthropic and Trump’s ‘Messy Public Breakup’ Will Harm Both
Anthropic’s supply chain risk designation is contradictory since the Defense Department has used its tools in Iran military operations, said CNAS executive vice president Paul Scharre.
