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Clean Energy is the New Dirty Word Between GOP and Democrats
It's hard to imagine a greater contrast on any issue – including immigration –between the current GOP and the Democratic Party.
SpaceX
Tech Influence Felt at GOP Convention in Milwaukee
With JD Vance potentially beside Trump in the White House, and with pro crypto and pro AI policies in the GOP platform, it’s not a stretch to imagine a Trump administration looking kindly toward emerging technologies.
FCC
Possible Harris VP Choice Wants Big Tech and ISPs to Support Rural Fund
Democratic Senator from Arizona wants to lower the cost of high-speed internet for consumers and rural providers.
SpaceX
Musk, Carr Zing White House Over BEAD Delays, Costs
'This government program is an outrageous waste of taxpayer money and is utterly failing to serve people in need,' Musk says to his 187.7 million followers on X.
SpaceX
Astronomers Fear Destructive Light Pollution From FCC’s ‘Single Network Future’
Astronomers say some LEO satellites will become the brightest objects in the night sky after the moon.
SpaceX
Ukrainian Advocacy Group Calls FCC Commissioner’s Statement 'Culturally Insensitive'
In the midst of SpaceX debate, the UCCA calls FCC Commissioner's response in favor of Elon Musk culturally insensitive to Ukrainians
SpaceX
FCC Urged to Investigate SpaceX Amid Allegations of Musk's Role in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The FCC is being urged to review SpaceX's spectrum license status due to claims owner Elon Musk is engaging in misconduct.
SpaceX
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Elon Musk Swipe Over Starlink at Biden, FCC
FCC Commissioner criticized the deployment of wire-based broadband in rural areas where Starlink is available.
Biden-Harris Administration
U.S. in Global Telecom Coalition, Free Broadband in Syracuse, More Changes on Twitter (X)
The new U.S.-led group aims to develop broader international consensus on critical areas of telecommunications policy.
X (Twitter)
Cost Model Funds Announced, FCC to Tighten Robocall Rules, X to Collect Biometric Data
E-ACAM offers more funds and extended deployment deadlines for higher speeds.
FCC
Bountiful City’s Broadband Network, Lifeline Budget, Amazon Readies Kuiper Satellites
Bountiful City, Utah will continue work on a municipal broadband network after opposition.
IIJA
National Data Privacy Plan, $4 Million for Tribal Broadband, Twitter Rebrands
$2 million will go toward broadband builds.
House Judiciary
House Republicans Grill FTC Head for Alleged ‘Harassment’ of Twitter
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan cited an incident where he said Khan engaged in ‘targeted harassment’.
E-Rate
FCC Funding for Cybersecurity, New AI Company, FCC Proposal on Cell Phone Scams
The proposal is an investment of $200 million over three years for cybersecurity.
Adam Mosseri
Utah Gov. Preparing Social Media Suit, Twitter to Sue Meta Over Threads App, OpenAI Sued
Spencer Cox said Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation he is preparing to sue over harm to kids.
Social Media
Meta’s New Platform Threads is Called a Potential ‘Twitter-Killer’
Threads is intertwined with Meta’s Instagram, and may have the ability to link the personal with the professional.
