Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation
Fired FTC Official Slaughter: Trump Put Big Tech Above the Law
Democrat says FTC lost two Big Tech watchdogs over Meta, X, and Amazon.
Public Safety
Regulators, States, Private Sector Urge Solution to Child Safety Online
Two federal efforts aimed at protecting children online have stalled as Congress went on a six-week recess without a vote.
Antitrust
Google Loses to Epic Games, $120 Million Idaho Broadband, New Google Fiber Exec
Google has been found guilty in an antitrust trial brought on by video game company Epic Games.
Alan Davidson
Senators Question BEAD Rules, Apple Wins Antitrust Case, Florida Fights Targeted Advertising
Senators are concerned about BEAD’s fiber preference and Buy America rules.
FTC
Gigi Sohn Renominated, Social Media Engagement Practices, Median Broadband and Mobile Speeds Up
Sohn’s renomination comes after the Democrats expanded their majority in the Senate, which confirms nominations.
FTC
Epic Games Settles with FTC for $520 Million
Epic’s $275 million penalty for alleged COPPA violation is the largest to date, according to the agency.
Antitrust
White House on IoT, Google Antitrust Lawsuit, Lit Communities Hire
White House effort seeks to implement a universal label to verify meeting U.S. cybersecurity standards.
Cox Communications
Cox’s Wireless Deal with Verizon Dies, Apple Appeals Epic Games Case, AT&T’s Fiber Investment
AT&T invests in rural broadband, Cox Communications is unable to partner with Verizon on wireless, and Apple appeals its federal court injunction.
Infrastructure
Apple Blacklists Fortnite, T-Mobile Expands Home Internet, Ajit Pai Reflects on Virginia’s Broadband Leadership
Apple will not reinstate Fortnite after court fight, T-Mobile expands in 4 states, Ajit Pai on Virginia’s broadband success.
Infrastructure
T-Mobile Class Action, Google Wants Info Hidden in Antitrust Case, UTOPIA Expands
T-Mobile sued over breach, Google hopes judge reconsiders data reveal, UTOPIA Fiber expands into Syracuse City.
