Infrastructure
Harris Pick Walz Just Signed Law Favorable to Muni Broadband
Walz has been lauded for his commitment to infrastructure development and broadband expansion in Minnesota.
Energy
Clean Energy is the New Dirty Word Between GOP and Democrats
It's hard to imagine a greater contrast on any issue – including immigration –between the current GOP and the Democratic Party.
SpaceX
Tech Influence Felt at GOP Convention in Milwaukee
With JD Vance potentially beside Trump in the White House, and with pro crypto and pro AI policies in the GOP platform, it’s not a stretch to imagine a Trump administration looking kindly toward emerging technologies.
ACP
North Dakota GOP Senator Thinks Trump Will Support Broadband
'I think he would be quite supportive, but I do think he would want strong oversight,' Senator says
AI
GOP Base Remains Skeptical Toward AI
GOP delegates want AI threats taken seriously, despite Trump’s softer approach to the technology
Crypto
Wisconsin Congressman Says Age Plays a Factor in Pro-Crypto Policy
“You look at younger members, there’s a much broader willingness to engage in this space,” Congressman says.
FCC
Group of House Democrats Wants Carr Probed for Project 2025 Chapter
Carr said he cleared his participation with FCC ethics officials.
Crypto
New Trump Administration Will Be Crypto Friendly, Former CFTC Head Says
‘I think a Trump administration is going to… embrace this innovation,’ former department head predicts
Yvette Clarke
Trump Names ACP Advocate JD Vance as VP Running Mate
Republican Senator from Ohio supported the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program
AI
GOP 2024 Platform Talks Tech
New platform addresses cryptocurrency, AI, and more
Congressional Review Act
GOP-Run Washington in 2025 Could Void Pending FCC Regulations
The Congressional Review Act could threaten new broadband rules teed up by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Democracy
Why Barbara McQuade is So Worried About Disinformation
Disinformation is a threat to democracy, especially in local elections, she said: 'True patriotism is a commitment to truth.'
Biden-Harris Administration
TikTok Under Threat of U.S. Ban Following Biden's Bill Signing
The new law specifically prohibits U.S. entities from maintaining a website or application operated by TikTok's owner ByteDance.
FCC
House GOP Uses Oversight Hearing to Criticize FCC Actions
Partisan disputes return to FCC policies after years of a 2-2 split on the commission.
FCC
Current FCC Pitches Net Neutrality as a Public Safety Measure
The commission could enforce providers to report and fix outages, Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said.
Fifth Circuit
Funding Affordable Connectivity Program, 5th Circuit Social Media Stay, OpenAI and FTC, Tribal Ready Hires NTIA Coordinator
Congress should discontinue High-Cost, Lifeline, and ReConnect.
