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.
Election 2024
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.
Election 2024
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.
Chips
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.
Election 2024
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
Commerce
Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
The investment firm CEO hasn't been vocal on telecom issues.
FCC
Rosenworcel Congratulates Carr as Next Head of FCC
Starks and Simington also offered praise of the incoming Chairman.
American Energy
Trump Names Fossil Fuel Executive Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
Wright has argued that the climate movement around the world is 'collapsing under its own weight.'
Trump Vance Administration
Ethics Laws May Complicate Elon Musk's Efforts to 'Delete' Regulation
Musk says he and President-elect Donald Trump have 'mandate to delete' regulations.
Election 2024
Election Officials Knock Down Starlink Vote Rigging Conspiracy Theories
Some rural counties used Starlink technology during the 2024 race to access their electronic poll books.
Election 2024
Trump Says Musk, Ramaswamy Will Form Outside Group to Advise Government Efficiency
The acronym 'DOGE' is a nod to Elon Musk's cryptocurrency. Musk and Ramaswamy will partner with Office of Management and Budget.
Chips
Biden Funded Factories and Infrastructure, But Trump Might Get to Cut the Ribbons
Trump, rather than Biden, could get to tell Americans that he built the country back better.
Defense
Elon Musk's PAC Spent an Estimated $200 Million to Help Elect Trump, AP Source Says
America PAC was aided by a March ruling from the Federal Election Commission.
Election 2024
Prominent Conservative Endorses Carr for FCC Chairman
Next FCC Chair must restore public trust and protect free speech, Brent Bozell said
