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The Senate is expected to confirm Olivia Trusty this afternoon to serve as a member of the Federal Communications Commission.
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A $5B spend on American small business suppliers over the next 5 years, with faster payment terms, modified insurance requirements and more, making it easier for small businesses to work with Verizon. More on the Small Business Supplier Accelerator.
Presented by Verizon
A $5B spend on American small business suppliers over the next 5 years, with faster payment terms, modified insurance requirements and more, making it easier for small businesses to work with Verizon. More on the Small Business Supplier Accelerator.
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⚡ Cruz looks to parliamentarian on AI
Cruz is eager to advance the provision, but it faces opposition from several of Cruz’s GOP colleagues and may fail to comply with Senate rules.
Senate, Tech June 16, 2025
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⚡ Trump still has leeway with GOP on TikTok
President Donald Trump’s administration has to start enforcing the TikTok ban this week. Many Hill Republicans seem willing to let the president take his time.
Policy, Tech June 15, 2025
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⚡ Mast talks export controls
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Brian Mast is emerging as a possible ally for U.S. chipmakers like Nvidia as China hawks push more export restrictions on the chip industry.
Policy, Tech June 15, 2025
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Democrats slam use of export controls in trade talks
House Democrats criticized the Trump administration Thursday for using export controls in its trade negotiations with China.
Tech June 12, 2025
Fischer takes over rural internet group
Sen. Deb Fischer is relaunching a bipartisan group to weigh changes to a government program that helps pay for internet in rural areas and schools.
Tech June 12, 2025
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The spectrum change Rounds wants
Sen. Mike Rounds said he wants explicit language in the GOP’s reconciliation bill that would make clear the Defense Department doesn’t have to share the spectrum bands it uses.
Senate, Tech June 11, 2025
Presented by Verizon
A $5B spend on American small business suppliers over the next 5 years, with faster payment terms, modified insurance requirements and more, making it easier for small businesses to work with Verizon. More on the Small Business Supplier Accelerator.