The FTC Is Investigating Whether Media Matters Colluded With Advertisers
Elon Musk, who owns X, previously sued the liberal group over claims that it tried to damage his social media company’s relationship with advertisers.
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A bid to bar states from regulating AI is getting pushback
A bid to bar states from regulating AI is getting pushback.
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FCC Looks to Unleash More than 20,000 Megahertz for Satellite Spectrum Abundance
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on expanding satellite connectivity across four spectrum bands
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Public Knowledge Urges President, Senate To Swiftly Nominate Democratic Commissioner to FCC
"A fully-staffed, bipartisan FCC further cements the agency’s independence and will allow for robust regulatory oversight, including diverse voices and viewpoints, to serve the American people."
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FCC Lays Groundwork to Identify Foreign Adversary Ownership in U.S. Communications Industry
Process Would Provide Commission with a Formalized, Comprehensive View of Potential Foreign Adversary Threats Within the Communications Sector
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Trump Administration Terminates Digital Equity Program
"Instead of enabling more people to participate in our economy, Donald Trump is turning his back on rural America, veterans, seniors, and other communities who deserve the opportunity to use the internet to access basic services and help grow our economy."—Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL)
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Proposed BEAD Changes Could Delay Deployment by Two Years
How BEAD delays could impact broadband network rollout
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Maine delegation urges Trump administration to unfreeze digital equity grants
Maine's members of Congress argue that terminating the Digital Equity Act and related grants 'will have an outsized impact on Maine families, small businesses, and communities.'
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Has Starlink already won the new space race?
Elon Musk’s satellite system dominates the battle for the future of global connectivity. Amazon and Chinese rivals are working to catch up
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House GOP Spectrum Giveaway Would Punch a Gaping Hole in U.S. National Defenses, Sen Cantwell Warns
"The House plan to sell 600 MHz of spectrum would punch a gaping hole in our defenses. "
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