What's New
‘Social Media is a Cancer’: Making Sense of the Charlie Kirk Assassination
Connecting the dots between Utah politics and culture, the hyper-partisan world of social media, and a tragic political assassination.
Congress
Senate Spent 16 Hours to Read Trump's 940-Page, Foot-high Bill Aloud
Now the long debate begins: Renewed pressure to oppose the bill came from Elon Musk, who criticized it as 'utterly insane and destructive.'
Antitrust
Senate Bill Attacks Apple, Google App Store Dominance
Bill continues struggle with Big Tech that began in 2021.
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.'
Public Safety
CCIA: App Store Age Verification Bill Could Expose Sensitive Information
Bill sparked debate on how to keep kids safe online
Congress
Senate Confirms Trump Nominee Mark Meador to FTC on Party-Line Vote
Meador confirmed amid a legal challenge by two ousted Democratic FTC commissioners.
Kentucky
Kentucky’s New Regulation Law Faces Legal Pushback
House Bill 6 bars state agencies in Kentucky from issuing new regulations that would cost more than $500,000
FTC
Cruz Panel Set to Vote on FTC Nominee Mark Meador
Panel expected to report out three communications bills, too.
Congress
Senate Amendment Would Curb Costly FCC Regulations
Effort believed to be a preliminary step toward passage of the REINS Act.
Congress
Sen. Lee Proposes Bill to Defund NPR and PBS
American tax dollars should not support partisan media, he says.
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.
X (Twitter)
Senate Passes Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online
'Government mandates and censorship will not protect children online,' said Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., one of the 'No' votes.
Digital Inclusion
Senate Republicans Issue Longshot Resolution to Block Digital Discrimination Rules
House Republicans made a similar move in January.
American Innovation and Choice Online Act
Bill Targeting Sale of Location Data, Senate Democrats Antitrust Revision, Antitrust Lawsuit Location Bill
A bill introduced by Elizabeth Warren would ban data brokers from selling or transferring location data and health data.
Justice
Senate Bill Would Alter Google Advertising, DOJ Cybersecurity Policy Reversal, Comcast on Hybrid Fiber-Coax
Senate introduces bill breaking up Google’s digital advertising business
Broadband's Impact
Broadcasters Go Against Big Tech With Congress Forcing Negotiations
NAB publicly advocates for the Journalism Competition and Protection Act, despite concerns.
