Infrastructure
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Spend Billions on Infrastructure and Energy
A Trump executive order put projects funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on hold.
BEAD
Senators From Both Parties Press Roth on BEAD Changes
The nominee to head the NTIA said she would consult with stakeholders if a per-location spending cap came up.
Big Tech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand in Historic Antitrust Trial
The trial could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups Meta bought more than a decade ago.
Energy
Confusion Reigns After Trump Exempts Electronics From New Tariff Regime
Trump administration officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way.
Antitrust
Meta Faces Antitrust Trial That Could Force It to Break Off Instagram, WhatsApp
The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.
FCC
Trump Administration Pushes Deregulation
President Trump targeted anti-competitive regulations, aimed to promote growth
Congress
Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Mark Meador to FTC on Party-Line Vote
Meador confirmed amid a legal challenge by two ousted Democratic FTC commissioners.
Defense Department
FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty Vows to Balance DoD-Industry Spectrum Demands
During nomination hearing, Trusty pledges to protect universal service while advancing next-gen connectivity.
SpaceX
Starlink and DOGE: The $42 Billion Conflict of Interest in Rural Broadband
This combination casts doubt on the government's ability to be truly 'technology neutral'.
Section 230
TAKE IT DOWN Act Passes House Commerce, But Not Without a Fight
Democrats warn the law will fall flat without a functional FTC to enforce it.
FCC
FCC Travel Freeze Forces Gomez to Pay Her Own Way to NAB Show
The FCC suspended commissioner travel with no public explanation.
SpaceX
Starlink Becomes Punching Bag Amid Global Backlash to Trump Tariffs
Canada’s westernmost territory halts use of Elon Musk’s satellite service, ends presence on X, and pulls Tesla rebates in protest.
BEAD
West Virginia ‘Looking Closely’ at a Tech Neutral BEAD Plan Amid Review
The state is reworking its final proposal but hasn't asked ISPs to resubmit grant applications.
Infrastructure
Tariffs Could Slow Broadband Deployment: New Street
President Trump instituted sweeping duties on imports Wednesday
Section 230
House and Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Carr Over Media Investigations
The efforts are not termed ‘investigations,’ but - signed only by Democrats - demand answers from Carr.
Commerce
West Virginia Reworking BEAD Proposal Amid Trump-Driven Program Overhaul
State delays final BEAD proposal to reconsider technology mix under Trump administration’s revised priorities.
