DOGE
Elon Musk Gives Hazy Answers as He Prepares to Wind Down DOGE
'It’s a startup, effectively. A new administration is like a startup,' Musk said.
Trump Vance Administration
As Musk Gained Power in Washington, His Popularity Has Fallen, an AP-NORC Poll Finds
Just 33% of U.S. adults have a favorable view of Musk, down from 41% in December.
permitting
Green Energy Supporters Pushed for Faster Permitting. Trump Is Doing It, But Not for Solar or Wind
Solar is the fastest-growing source of electricity generation in the U.S.
AVs
Musk Promises Less Time in Washington After Tesla Profit Plunges
Investors sent Tesla shares up more than 5% in after-hours trading, although they are still down more than 40% for the year.
Trump Vance Administration
Trump Administration Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
Freeze will now last until July 15, 2025
BEAD
An Interview With Former BEAD Director Evan Feinman
In an interview with Cardinal News, Feinman talked about how BEAD helped Virginia, and why he’s worried about its future growth.
Infrastructure
2030 Wireless vs. 2030 Fiber: The Future in Broadband Speed and Throughput
There is a new investment trend aimed at the never-ending desire to make broadband wireless and satellite delivery faster.
DOGE
DOGE Access to U.S. Intelligence Poses a National Security Threat, Democrats Say
Employees at the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence were told they didn’t need to comply with Musk’s demands.
Trump Vance Administration
Trump and Musk Aren't the First to Make Deep Cuts
More than 30 years ago, a Clinton-era 'Reinventing Government' saved billions
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.
FCC
Trump Order Aims to Tighten White House Grip on FCC, Other Agencies
Only the Federal Reserve is carved out of the order's declaration that independent agencies must submit regulations for White House review.
Commerce
Former GOP FCC Members, Policy Experts Endorse Arielle Roth
Michael O’Rielly and Harold Furchtgott-Roth sign letter in support of Roth.
Rural
Senate Confirms Brooke Rollins to Lead USDA
Was approved in a 72-28 vote Thursday; approach to rural broadband issues was not prominently discussed in hearings.
Trump Vance Administration
Elon Musk Calls for the U.S. to 'Delete Entire Agencies'
Elon Musk's appearance on Thursday comes as he and DOGE have consolidated control over large swaths of the government.
JD Vance
Tech Industry Largely Cheers Trump Hands Off Approach to AI
But some raised fears about Big Tech.
FCC
FCC’s Carr To Investigate Comcast Over DEI Programs
Investigating ‘invidious’ discrimination within company
