Crypto
Trump Nominates Cryptocurrency Advocate Paul Atkins as SEC Chair
Atkins was considered the most conservative member of the SEC during his tenure at the agency, beginning in 2002.
Election 2024
Rosenworcel Jokes at FCBA Chairwoman’s Dinner
Rosenworcel touched on the election, ACP, Brendan Carr, Chevron deference and space.
Antitrust
FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Investigation, Trump Must Decide Whether to Keep
It's the latest action of more than three years of aggressive antitrust enforcement shepherded by FTC Chair Lina Khan.
Brendan Carr
Incoming FCC Chairman Carr Takes Aim at Censorship, Infrastructure
'We’ve been living under this cloud of censorship,' Carr said.
Election 2024
Rosenworcel Announces Jan. 15 FCC Open Meeting
Carr’s first meeting as chairman will follow in February.
AI
Outlook for AI Regulation Uncertain Under Full Republican Control
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order.
COVID
Mark Zuckerberg Dines with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Trump was kicked off Facebook following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
What's New
A Thanksgiving Message From Broadband Breakfast
No matter our circumstances, personally or politically, there are things for which we should be thankful.
FCC
Potential FCC Nominees Could Cement GOP Majority
Three GOP contenders could shape FCC’s future direction in the new Trump administration.
Briefs
Simington Wants Washington to Unleash the Space Economy
Trump administration should eliminate the red tape, Simington said
Social Media
Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith
New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'
BEAD
Cruz Wants BEAD on Hold, Planning ‘Substantial Changes’
The senator also asked NTIA to pause a digital equity grant program.
BEAD
Vermont Official Predicts ‘Massive Changes’ to BEAD
Trump’s second presidency could delay buildout.
Expert Opinion
Policy Priorities for a Changing Guard at the FCC
Whether a second Trump administration will seize the moment to reset telecom policy is unknown, but the time for action is now.
USF
Ajit Pai: Congress Should Fund the USF
Congress would have to act in order for tech companies to be assessed, said Pai
FCC
Rosenworcel Leaving FCC on January 20, 2025
Rosenworcel’s tenure brought the Space Bureau, updated broadband benchmarks, and connected millions to high-speed internet.
