Ruling states internet has “flourished” with fewer government regulations. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) does not have the authority…
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Commerce Department Signs Preliminary Manufacturing Agreement with Bosch
The memorandum outlines a $225 million expansion for semiconductors. The Commerce Department signed a preliminary agreement with Bosch this month, finalizing a proposal to provide $225 million to…
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Federal Officials Call for Security Boost after China’s Telecom Hack
Salt Typhoon cyberattack accessed a “large amount of records” from companies. Federal officials are calling on communication companies to improve encrypted messaging to prevent future hacks, responding to…
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Legislators Ask Telecoms for Information on Recent Hack
The timing of the breach is uncertain, and the length of time the hackers had access is unknown. Leaders from the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a…
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U.S. and Ireland Hold 27th Science and Technology Meeting
Nanoscience, engineering, and cybersecurity were included in the discussions. The State Department announced the 27th meeting of the U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Steering Group. A joint statement…
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FTC Sues Vonage over Junk Fees
Commission submits court order requiring Vonage to refund $100 million. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a court order against Vonage, alleging that they regularly use predatory…
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Commerce Official Attends ITU Conference in Romania
Announces American contribution toward internet coalition. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves served as the Senior U.S. Representative at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2022 Conference in Bucharest,…
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Global Engagement Coordinator Attends Brussel’s Summit
Conference will center on countering disinformation. The U.S. State Department announced the travel of Acting Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Leah Bray to Belgium from June 5…
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Commerce Secretary Celebrates Future of Internet Declaration
President’s administration joins global partnership for high-speed internet. President Biden’s administration announced last week that they and 60 global partners joined the Declaration for the Future of the…
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FCC Declares Huawei National Security Threat
Other Chinese companies receive same designation. The Federal Communications Commission concluded that five Chinese telecommunications companies, including Huawei, pose a risk to America’s national security. This conclusion follows on…
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