Election 2024
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.
Election 2024
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.
BEAD Data
Maine, New Mexico Want Starlink Part of the Mix: Balancing Trade-Offs and Concerns
Some of these locations may require $100,000 for a terrestrial wireline connection.
BEAD Data
Delaware Unveils BEAD Spending Plan
Republicans in Congrass have called for changes to the program when Trump takes office.
Election 2024
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'.
Section 230
Law Professor to Carr: Best to Avoid Rosenworcel’s Mistakes
Carr urged to focus on core issues like spectrum.
CAGW
Budget Hawk: Target Broadband Programs to Cut Wasteful Spending
To date, there are 133 federal broadband programs spread across 15 agencies
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.
Election 2024
Rosenworcel Jokes at FCBA Chairwoman’s Dinner
Rosenworcel touched on the election, ACP, Brendan Carr, Chevron deference and space.
BEAD
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
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.
COVID
Mark Zuckerberg Dines with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Trump was kicked off Facebook following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Briefs
Simington Wants Washington to Unleash the Space Economy
Trump administration should eliminate the red tape, Simington said
Social Media
Carr Links Section 230 Immunity to Acting in Good Faith
New incoming FCC chairman also wants to 'unleash America's space economy.'
BEAD
Cruz Wants BEAD on Hold, Planning ‘Substantial Changes’
The senator also asked NTIA to pause a digital equity grant program.
