Congress
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Defund NPR
Would remove all federal funding for the media organization
FCC
Exclusive Q&A With Chairman Brendan Carr
President Trump has 'really sort of fundamentally transformed the direction of D.C., and I think it's fabulous to see,' said Carr.
Education
Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition Taps Joey Wender as Executive Director
Wender joins SHLB from the Capital Projects Fund at the Treasury Department, where he oversaw billions in broadband infrastructure.
Digital Inclusion
Prison Phone Providers Renew Legal Fight Against FCC Rate Caps
The First Circuit will review arguments on whether the FCC’s rate caps should remain in place.
Crypto
Crypto Industry Seeks to Cement Political Influence and Mainstream Acceptance
After spending heavily to help elect Trump and other crypto-friendly lawmakers, the industry is emboldened, impatient and eager.
Energy
Senate Confirms Energy Executive Chris Wright as Cabinet Secretary
Wright called for stewardship of oil, natural gas and coal, but also nuclear power, hydropower, wind, solar and geothermal energy.
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.
Energy
Pennsylvania Rolls Out Plan to Fast-Track and Subsidize Hydrogen Power
AI data centers have spurred proposals to bring nuclear power plants out of retirement and develop small modular nuclear reactors.
Interior
Senate Confirms Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
The U.S. currently produces more crude oil than any nation in history, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Infrastructure
Let's Make a Deal, Trump Edition
Trump's theory of the economy is that the American left foolishly turned its back on domestic energy production.
American Energy
Trump Touts Coal as an Answer to AI Power Needs
But any boost for fossil fuels could be short-lived, given needs for Artificial Intelligence.
AI
Trump Signs New Executive Orders on AI and Crypto
Trump signs order aimed at ‘removing barriers’ to U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.
AI
Trump Rescinds Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
In distinguishing himself from former President Joe Biden, Trump takes a different approach to AI safety.
Free Speech
TikTok Goes Dark, Restarts After Executive Order Commitment From Trump
TikTok said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order ensuring service.
Energy and Commerce
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Sell-or-Ban Law
Biden leaves TikTok’s fate to Trump as the divestiture deadline approaches Sunday.
Rural
E-BRIDGE Broadband Law Signed by Biden
Removes hurdles for rural broadband deployment projects
