The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has jump-started U.S. spectrum policy with ambitious spectrum auction requirements to repurpose a minimum amount of spectrum on a specified timetable. On October 14, at CTIA’s Everything...more
10/16/2025
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October 7, 2025 marks Day 7 of the government shutdown. Multiple press reports indicate not much progress has been made thus far in resolving the shutdown dispute. On a Sunday morning show on Fox News, Senate Majority Leader...more
10/8/2025
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On September 24, 2025, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a Request for Information (RFI), Regulatory Reform on Artificial Intelligence, seeking comment on federal statutes and regulations...more
9/30/2025
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Status of Government Funding: Current funding for the Federal Government expires after next Tuesday, September 30, 2025. While full-year spending bills for the federal government are not yet complete, Congress is currently...more
9/26/2025
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Since returning from its August recess, Congress’ flurry of activity has included a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), among other priorities. In particular, last week saw two key developments that illustrate a desire on...more
9/16/2025
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On July 23, 2025, the White House released the much anticipated AI Action Plan (Action Plan), along with three accompanying Executive Orders (EO). The Action Plan—entitled Winning the Race: America’s AI Action...more
7/25/2025
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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) general authority to conduct spectrum auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023, leaving a core pillar of agency responsibility subject to ad-hoc, band-specific authorizations as...more
7/8/2025
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