AI
Time Magazine Names 'Architects of AI' as its Person of the Year for 2025
AI was a leading contender for the top slot, according to prediction markets, along with tech CEOs Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Sam Altman of OpenAI.
Public Safety
Rep. Fulcher Presses FCC to Move Faster on GPS Backup
New filings deepen debate over terrestrial GPS alternatives.
William Young
Federal Judge Throws Out Trump Order Blocking Wind Energy Project
The White House says offshore wind projects were given unfair, preferential treatment during the Biden administration.
EU
Google Facing a New Antitrust Probe in Europe Over Content it Uses for AI
The investigation is under the EU's competition regulations, not the newer Digital Markets Act.
AI
Trump’s AI Executive Order Triggers Concern
Lawmakers object to plan that could let White House sue states over AI laws
Commerce
Trump Approves Sale of More Advanced Nvidia Computer Chips Used in AI to China
Trump said Monday on his social media site that he had informed China’s leader Xi Jinping and 'President Xi responded positively!'
D. John Sauer
The Future of Independent Agencies Like FTC at Risk Before Supreme Court
The case centered on whether President Trump could fire Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter at will.
Spectrum
Lawmakers Unveil Defense Bill Without Spectrum Veto Language, AI Moratorium
President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order on AI this week.
AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Visits Republicans as Debate Over AI Chips Race with China Rages
The Trump administration in May reversed restrictions that had prevented Nvidia and other chipmakers from exporting their chips.
AI
Scalise: No AI Moratorium in National Defense Authorization Act
President Donald Trump is still eager to preempt state AI laws.
consumers
Why Cyber Monday Could Break Spending Records Despite Economic Uncertainty
Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, despite wider economic uncertainty.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Won't Immediately Let Trump Fire Copyright Office Head
Perlmutter's case concerns an office within the Library of Congress. She is the register of copyrights and also advises Congress.
Charlie Kirk
X's New Feature Raises Questions About Foreign Origins of U.S. Political Accounts
Online sleuths and experts quickly found that many popular accounts are based outside the United States
Tennessee
Trump Signs Order Launching 'Project Genesis' to Accelerate AI Science and Research
Initiative aims to accelerate discovery in biotechnology, manufacturing, and quantum science in renewed 'Manhattan Project' scale effort.
Defense Department
CTIA Wants Defense Bill Spectrum Language Cut
The group joins Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and the White House.
Free Speech
Senate Commerce Schedules FCC Oversight Hearing
Session follows bipartisan concern over Chairman Brendan Carr’s perceived threats toward broadcast licensees.
