Infrastructure
Broadband in the Trump Administration
Donald Trump’s 2024 victory in the presidential election will change public policy in Washington on many fronts. Broadband will be particularly impacted.
SpaceX
Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman
Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said
Election 2024
Sen. Cruz Tells FCC to Hit Pause on Regulation
Rosenworcel made the same request in 2020 after Biden won.
BEAD
Musk Backs Florida Sen. Rick Scott for Majority Leader
The Florida senator led a bill that would have removed BEAD's FOIA exemption last year.
Justice Department
Flood of Misinformation Raises Future Election Concerns: Experts
At the same time, the U.S. election was largely trouble-free.
Energy and Commerce
Verizon: Handset Unlocking Rules Need to be Uniform
Issue could be on hold until Trump takes office.
Election 2024
President Biden Mentions Infrastructure Program as He and Others Congratulate Trump
In his Rose Garden statement of congratulations to Trump, Biden reiterated and emphasized the role of his administration's infrastructure law.
Section 230
FCC’s Carr Sends Message to Big Tech
Also says FCC needs to ensure broadcasters serve the public interest
Telehealth
Some D.C. Trade Groups Respond to Trump Victory
NRECA, WISPA, and others reveal priorities for Trump’s second term.
BEAD
N.D. Broadband Leader Sees ‘Business As Usual’ for BEAD Under Trump
State broadband official expects only incremental changes under the new administration.
UK
World Leaders, But Not D.C. Trade Groups, Rush to Congratulate Trump
Seems some D.C. trade groups needed extra time to assess impact of Tuesday’s vote.
Election 2024
Trump Wins the White House in Political Comeback
The victory validates his bare-knuckle approach to politics. The results cap a historically tumultuous and competitive election season.
Wisconsin
Why AP Called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump
The AP declared Trump the winner of Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes at 5:34 a.m. ET. Trump had already won Pennsylvania.
American Energy
3-Term Democratic Lawmaker Seeks to Hold Senate Seat in Montana
Tester has supported bringing broadband to rural areas, while sometimes opposing Democratic proposals to tighten energy industry rules.
Election 2024
Federal Agencies Say Russia and Iran Ramping Up Voter Influence Campaigns
Russian actors 'are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election,' the agencies said.
Nevada
Nevada Senate Race Unusually Quiet for a Battleground State
Rosen has positioned herself on issues like broadband internet access and a high-speed rail connection with Southern California.
