Social Media
Framework Deal on TikTok Reached Between U.S. and China: Sec. Bessent
Bessent says the objective of the deal would be to switch to U.S. ownership; Trump and Xi to speak Friday, possibly to finalize the deal.
What's New
‘Social Media is a Cancer’: Making Sense of the Charlie Kirk Assassination
Connecting the dots between Utah politics and culture, the hyper-partisan world of social media, and a tragic political assassination.
Expert Opinion
David Nelson: Act Now to Protect American Jobs, Keep Promise of Broadband Grants
Unintended tax law changes now threaten to strip away up to 30% of federal broadband grants, putting rural connectivity at risk.
Commerce
House Appropriations Passes FY26 Budget Impacting NTIA
$47 million allocation for National Telecommunications and Information Administration includes amendment blocking federal rate-setting in broadband deployment.
AI
Cruz Unveils SANDBOX Act to Ease Federal AI Rules
Proposal would let developers test AI under federal waivers
Expert Opinion
Christopher Mitchell: Trump Administration Doubles Down on Pulling Investment from Rural America
NTIA has added a secretive new 'Best and Final Offer' step to the $42.5 billion BEAD program, raising concerns it will further cut rural broadband.
Supreme Court
Chief Justice Lets Trump Remove Members of Federal Trade Commission For Now
Chief Justice John Roberts let President Trump remove an FTC commissioner, hinting at fewer limits on presidential power.
Mid East
Undersea Cables Cut in the Red Sea, Disrupting Internet Access in Asia and the Mideast
Microsoft said the Middle East may face increased latency. NetBlocks reported degraded connectivity in countries like India and Pakistan.
Public Safety
FCC to Let Prisons Jam Contraband Cell Phones
Carr announces future rulemaking in Arkansas alongside federal and state officials.
Rural
Rural Co-op Executives Press Congress to Modernize Universal Service Fund
Witnesses pressure lawmakers to update funding model and prioritize affordability.
Crypto
Trump Family Empire Expands with Crypto.com Partnership
Trump Media is teaming up with Crypto.com to launch a new $1 billion digital asset, deepening the president ventures into cryptocurrency.
Spectrum
Jostling in the Airwaves Resumes After Passage of Trump’s Budget Bill
Trump’s budget law mandated a ‘spectrum pipeline’ to sell off 800 megahertz of spectrum. Coupled with FCC pressure, the law is quickly re-arranging the commercial airwaves
AI
Melania Trump Invites K-12 Students to Nationwide AI Challenge Contest
First Lady Melania Trump launched a nationwide contest inviting K-12 students to use artificial intelligence to tackle community challenges.
EU
Trump Vows Retaliation Against Countries With Digital Rules Targeting U.S. Tech
Trump threatened new tariffs and export curbs in response to European digital regulations targeting U.S. tech giants
Chips
Would Owning a Chunk of Intel Be a Good Deal for the U.S.?
President Trump wants the U.S. government to become one of Intel's largest shareholders, blurring lines separating public and private sectors.
Antitrust
Fired #2 Official at Antitrust Division Decries Corruption at Justice Department
The antitrust division may need state attorneys general to join federal cases 'as a check on influence peddling.'
