Data Center
In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose Data Centers
From Nebraska to New Mexico, the debates raging in cities and towns against data centers often cut across ideological lines.
Congress
Internal Divisions Force House Republicans to Delay Farm Bill Vote
Meanwhile, House appropriators advance spending bill with $88 million for USDA broadband efforts.
BEAD
Broadband Coalition Pushes for Passage of Permitting Reform Bill
The letter applauded BEAD, but argued that permitting reform stands in the way of successful implementation.
Privacy
Congress Divided Over Renewal of U.S. Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
Lawmakers clash over proposals to renew a controversial U.S. surveillance authority expiring April 20.
Defense Department
FCC Open, For Now, Amid Partial Government Shutdown
The agency would furlough 80 percent of its employees in the event of an extended lapse.
Spectrum
Lawmakers Unveil Defense Bill Without Spectrum Veto Language, AI Moratorium
President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order on AI this week.
NTIA
House Panel Refuses to Give FCC a Raise
A House subcommittee advanced a bill to provide $390.2 million for the agency's operation.
Congress
Congress Approves Trump's $9 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid
The vote marked the first time in decades that a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request to Congress.
Donald Trump
Trump Signs His Tax and Spending Cut Bill at the White House July 4 Picnic
The legislation amounts to a repudiation of the agendas of the past two Democratic presidents, including Joe Biden’s tax credits for renewable energy.
Congress
House Gives Final Approval to Trump's Big Tax Bill and Sends it to Him to Sign
The bill will become a defining measure of Trump's return to the White House
Spectrum
Wi-Fi Forces Glum, 5G Carriers Elated as Big Budget Bill Lands in the House
The Senate version scrapped a House protection for the unlicensed 6 GHz band.
Donald Trump
Senate Passes Trump's Big Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Bill
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie, with 3 Republican senators joining all Democrats in voting against the measure.
DOGE
Elon Musk is Leaving the Trump Administration
Musk announced his decision one day after CBS released part an interview in which Musk said he was 'disappointed' with the 'big beautiful bill.'
Energy
House Republicans Vote to Overturn Biden-Era Energy Rule
Resolution heads to the Senate as Republicans push to reverse Biden-era regulations.
Congress
Senate Amendment Would Curb Costly FCC Regulations
Effort believed to be a preliminary step toward passage of the REINS Act.
Benton
Affordable Connectivity Program's End Spurs State-Level Action on Broadband
States are exploring new approaches to maintain broadband affordability for low-income households.
