Interior
Senate Confirms Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
The U.S. currently produces more crude oil than any nation in history, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Digital Inclusion
Senators Push Bill to Restrict Minors' Social Media Use
Public interest group warned the bill violates First Amendment rights.
BEAD
Lutnick Receptive to GOP Critiques of BEAD, Declines to Commit to Approved Spending
Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary said he wanted to review plans aproved by the Biden administration.
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.
White House
Trump White House Offers Buyouts to Federal Employees
Offer includes eight months of severance pay for workers who take the deal.
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.
Digital Inclusion
Equity on the Line: Telecom’s DEI Dilemma
FCC ends DEI priorities after Trump’s executive order, leaving telecom’s equity mandates in limbo.
BEAD
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Funding Freeze
A spreadsheet circulated by the OMB and attached to this story showed thousands of programs up for review, including BEAD.
FCC
Carr Names Acting Bureau Leaders to Help Run the Agency
Chairman announced four acting leaders to key positions with the agency.
BEAD
Funding Freeze Makes More Uncertainty for BEAD
A White House memo directed agencies to pause all grant spending until Feb. 10.
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.
SpaceX
USTelecom CEO to Trump: Copper Networks Looking for Parts on eBay
Spalter wants Big Tech to support USF and seeks end to permitting delays.
American Energy
Trump Touts Coal as an Answer to AI Power Needs
But any boost for fossil fuels could be short-lived, given needs for Artificial Intelligence.
BEAD
Senators to Question Lutnick Amid Concerns About BEAD
Confirmation Hearing set for Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. EST
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.
BEAD Data
Louisiana Gov. Wants BEAD Flexibility, Keep Fiber Priority
The GOP governor's state, the first to get funding, wants easier funding for satellite and wireless.
