Cybersecurity
Cyber Agency Puts Election Security Staffers Who Worked with States on Leave
17 employees of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have been placed on leave pending a review.
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Silicon Valley's 'Little Tech Agenda' Marks Shift in Trump-Tech Relations
The panel explored the tensions between the Silicon Valley supporters of Donald Trump and the president's MAGA base.
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The Scene at Mar-a-Lago, Magnet For Those Seeking Influence
Donald Trump calls it the 'center of the universe.' He may be right.
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Trump Appears to Side With Musk, Tech Allies on Foreign Workers
'I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,' Trump said.
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Until After Jan. 19
The President-elect wants the Supreme Court to pause the potential ban on Jan. 19, 2025, so his administration can pursue 'political resolution'.
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President Biden Signs Bill Averting Government Shutdown
The deal funds the government through March 14, provides $100 billion in disaster aid, $10 billion to farmers and a one-year Farm Bill extension.
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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.
12 Days of Broadband
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.
mergers
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.
