BEAD
NTIA Leader Roth Emphasizes Importance of BEAD Deployments
The Trump administration official expressed excitement over the program’s expansion and hopes to see more progress.
USF
Experts at Free State Event Warn Against Expanded Federal Role in Broadband, Media Regulation
Speakers at the foundation’s 20th anniversary luncheon criticized the Universal Service Fund and questioned the FCC’s broadcast public-interest standard.
permitting
Permitting Reform Needed As Energy, Data Center Demand Surges
Panelists differ on whether to overhaul permitting laws or revise them.
Telecom Act
Rep. McClellan Hopes to Modernize 1996 Telecom Act Despite Lack of Congressional Support
House Democrat emphasized need to create more AI regulation and the importance of federal investment in broadband.
April McClain-Delaney
Rep. April McClain Delaney Hopes to Pass New Quantum, AI Measures
McClain Delaney talked social media age verification, BEAD program and rural broadband access.
permitting
Federal Permitting Council Introduces Faster Data Center Permitting Process
In alignment with President Trump’s goals, the council is working on new data center projects through a streamlined process.
Cybersecurity
Coalition Pushes Congress to Extend Cybersecurity Law
Law’s expiration could leave the U.S. more vulnerable to cyberattacks, group says.
Expert Opinion
Ediberto Roman: The HPE-Juniper Merger Should be Approved
'The HPE-Juniper merger is an uncomplicated case: It does not substantially lessen competition,' the author writes.
Digital Equity
Trump Administration Loses DEI Case
The state of digital equity remains unsettled.
Energy Department
Energy Department Picks Federal Sites for AI Data Center Development
The Trump administration’s push to accelerate AI deployment begins to materialize
NTIA
22 House Democrats Slam Trump Administration Overhaul of BEAD
Letter accuses Commerce Secretary of defying Congress' intent, threatening rural connectivity
Broadband Mapping and Data
States Report Few Valid Challenges Under BEAD’s Mapping Update
Fears of massive eligibility losses did not materialize
DOGE
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Trump's Plans to Downsize the Federal Workforce
The high court action continued a remarkable winning streak for Trump
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
BEAD
States Receive NTIA Green Light to Relaunch BEAD Application Portals
Arkansas, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina to relaunch BEAD application round on Monday, July 7
Expert Opinion
Evan Swarztrauber: House Should Restore 6 GigaHertz Protections in Budget Bill
The FCC concluded that an auction of the 6 GHz band would be unwise, as it would require costly relocation of services
