What's New
The Four Branches of Government
The fact there are three branches of government – and not one – is a testament to the need for a separation of powers.
SpaceX
AI Boom Drives Demand for Fiber Data Center Infrastructure
Shortages in power and semiconductors render fiber the only solution to sustain AI growth, panelists said.
Commerce
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
Lutnick, confirmed 51-45, has emphasized commercial growth in broadband, spectrum, and artificial intelligence.
Expert Opinion
Michael Santorelli: Freeing BEAD from Its Bureaucratic Shackles
For the Trump administration, BEAD presents an immediate opportunity to show how cutting bureaucracy can lead to tangible results.
BEAD Data
Some Red States Don’t Want Too Much Satellite for BEAD
'We’re hoping the administration's change is not just ‘Let’s give it all to satellite, and then the problem’s over,' said Montana's broadband officer.
Chips
Senate Committee Votes To Advance Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz told Broadband Breakfast he was 'certain there will be' changes to BEAD.
BEAD
NTIA Nominee Roth Has Big Issues with BEAD
Incoming NTIA chief Arielle Roth would abolish fiber preference, low-cost mandates.
Funding
U.S. Government May Buy TikTok Under Trump’s New Wealth Fund
The fund would seek to monetize U.S. assets for the benefit of American citizens.
Funding
Sen. Moran Wants to Shield BEAD Grants from Taxation
Kansas senator hinted at tying broadband tax exemption to reconciliation bill.
USF
Commerce Committee to Hold Vote on Nominee Lutnick
Executive session will include vote on Capito USF bill.
Defense Department
Commerce Nominee Lutnick Leans Toward 5G Carriers on Spectrum
The GOP is looking to get spectrum auction authority into a budget reconciliation bill this year.
BEAD
Lutnick Receptive to GOP Critiques of BEAD, Declines to Commit to Approved Spending
Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary said he wanted to review plans aproved by the Biden administration.
BEAD
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Funding Freeze
A spreadsheet circulated by the OMB and attached to this story showed thousands of programs up for review, including BEAD.
BEAD
Senators to Question Lutnick Amid Concerns About BEAD
Confirmation Hearing set for Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. EST
BEAD Data
Louisiana Gov. Wants BEAD Flexibility, Keep Fiber Priority
The GOP governor's state, the first to get funding, wants easier funding for satellite and wireless.
Energy
Trump Hosts Tech Titans at Press Conference Linking Energy and AI
'Stargate will be building the physical and virtual infrastructure to power the next generation of advancements in AI,' Trump said.
