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Musk Ascends as a Political Force Beyond His Wealth by Tanking Budget Deal
Trump on Thursday at first declined to say whether he had confidence in Johnson. But later, Trump praised him and House leaders.
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Government Funding Plan Collapses as Trump Makes New Demands Days Before Shutdown
The stopgap measure is needed because Congress has failed to pass its annual appropriations bills.
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Broadband Breakfast Person of the Year: Elon Musk
In our view, without Musk’s support, Trump would not have won the presidency.
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What Does Big Tech Hope to Gain From Warming Up to Trump?
Wish list includes clearing the way for AI development, easier energy for data centers, changing the antitrust discussion and fending off EU.
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Amazon, Meta Each Contribute $1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
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Elon Musk Warns Republicans Against Standing in Trump's Way – or His
The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.
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Law Professor to Carr: Best to Avoid Rosenworcel’s Mistakes
Carr urged to focus on core issues like spectrum.
Antitrust
Trump Taps Gail Slater for Justice Department Antitrust Head
The department reviews major telecom deals but isn't seen as a bottleneck for currently pending transactions.
AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman Says He's 'Not That Worried' About Musk in Trump Administration
Altman told a New York Times conference Wednesday that he strongly believes that Musk will do the right thing.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Commerce Department to Reduce Intel's Funding on Semiconductors
The California-based tech giant's funding is tied to the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 that Biden has celebrated.
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Trump and Musk Solidify Their Bond with Texas Trip for Rocket Launch
The trip to Texas for the rocket launch was just Trump's third time outside Florida since the election
