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.
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June 15, 2025
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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.
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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.
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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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⚡ The spectrum Tetris game
The Senate is closing in on a solution to the spectrum puzzle for its giant, veto-proof reconciliation bill. Of course, that’s when everyone digs in.
Policy, Tech June 15, 2025
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⚡ New broadband plan raises hackles
The Commerce Department’s new plan to roll out nearly $43 billion for states to update their broadband networks is prompting frustration even among some Republicans.
Tech June 13, 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
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Spectrum troubles live on
The clash between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and GOP hawks over Cruz’s proposal to increase radio spectrum auctions as part of reconciliation continues.
Tech June 10, 2025
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Cruz AI proposal makes GOP antsy
Several Senate Republicans oppose a plan to restrict states from regulating artificial intelligence, complicating its chances of passage in the reconciliation package.
Senate, Tech June 10, 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.