Groups are downloading and archiving government data out of fear the Trump administration might delete it. Some sites have already undergone changes.
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In Net neutrality fight, broadband’s the fix
Less than a month after being sworn in, Donald Trump has begun to destroy the Internet. Well, at least that seems to be the opinion of multiple Internet activists and politicians.
Lobbying world
Capitol Counsel hired Stacie Aman as a principal within its healthcare team. Aman comes from Golden Living, a provider of home health, hospice, rehabilitative therapy and assisted-living care services, where she served as the company’s top lobbyist and public affairs strategist.
Dems come out swinging on net neutrality
Democrats on Tuesday vowed to stand firm against any efforts by Republicans to roll back the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules. “The big broadband barons and their Republican allies want to turn back the clock and make big cable and big cellphone companies the gatekeepers for internet access,” Sen. Ed Markey Dems come out swinging on net neutrality Senators introduce resolution in support of Australia after Trump call Dem senator: Trump ‘trying to rig’ Supreme Court MORE Supporters of the internet rules, which require broadband providers to treat all traffic the same, are worried net neutrality could be on the chopping block under a GOP-controlled Congress and FCC.
Democratic senators push to save net neutrality rules under Trump
Democratic senators have promised to fight any move by President Donald Trump’s administration to gut the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules. Any moves by Trump or the Republican-controlled FCC to roll back the 2015 regulations will meet stiff resistance from Democratic lawmakers and digital rights groups, the five senators said during a press conference Tuesday.
The CEO of an $18 billion software company says Harry Reid…
Carl Bass, CEO of software company Autodesk with a market cap of $18 billion describes himself as “batsh*t about President Trump” and he’s felt that way “for a year,” throughout the campaign, he told Pando Daily’s Sarah Lacy. Like many other folks in the U.S. who are not fans of the new president, Bass has got a long list of concerns.
Coty Says It Will Add First Woman Board Member by July
Fragrance and cosmetics company Coty will soon be adding a woman to its board of directors, reducing the number of S&P 500 companies without women in the boardroom to four. Fragrance and cosmetics company Coty said it will add a woman to its board of directors by July, reducing the number of S&P 500 companies without women in the boardroom to four.
Labor nominee Puzder’s confirmation hearing delayed a fourth time
Amid mounting opposition from Democrats and labor groups, the confirmation hearing for labor secretary nominee and fast-food chief executive Andrew Puzder has been delayed a fourth time. A new hearing date will not be set until the Senate receives key paperwork laying out Puzder’s financial disclosures and detailing his plan for avoiding future conflicts of interest, according to an aide for Sen. Lamar Alexander , the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
Trump Freezes Refugee Program, Orders New Vetting for Entry
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday indefinitely banning admission of people fleeing Syria, temporarily freezing the entry of other refugees and prohibiting entry by people from seven majority-Muslim nations for 90 days. Trump said the measure would prevent terrorists from being admitted into the country.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Fights to Stay Alive Under Trump
The gloves are off. Supporters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the brainchild of Senator Elizabeth Warren , which is tasked with protecting consumers against financial fraud, unleashed a legal tsunami this week in efforts to save CEO Richard Cordray and stay independent under the Trump administration.
Broadband in New York to get funding boost
FCC will reverse course and direct $170 million to the Empire State after threatening to bid the money out elsewhere. Broadband in New York to get funding boost FCC will reverse course and direct $170 million to the Empire State after threatening to bid the money out elsewhere.
Trump compares Chicago violence to Afghanistan
President Donald Trump repeated a threat that he would “send in the feds” if law-enforcement officials in the nation’s third-largest city fail to reduce the crime rate. During an interview with ABC News’ David Muir on Wednesday night, Trump asserted that “carnage” in Chicago is getting out of hand.
What’s next for the Dakota Access, Keystone XL pipelines?
President Donald Trump’s executive actions on the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines are aimed at turning the disputed projects into reality, but it’s not clear how quickly that might happen. Dakota Access is to carry North Dakota oil to Illinois.
Rebuking Obama, Trump boosts Keystone XL, Dakota pipelines
In this Jan. 16, 2015, file photo, Jim Tarnick of Fullerton, Neb., points to the route of the Keystone XL pipeline which is planned to run through his property. President Trump’s decision to restart the Keystone XL pipeline approval process was … disheartening but not surprising to Tarnick, who told the Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24 that he and other landowners who oppose it will continue to fight, although he hopes he doesn’t have to do it for the rest of his life.
Sen. Al Franken to ‘fight every step of the way’ against rolling back net neutrality
U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., Tuesday put the administration on notice, saying he will “fight every step of the way” to preserve net neutrality, which requires internet service providers to enable access to all content and applications, regardless of source.
Trump taps net neutrality opponent Ajit Pai to head FCC
President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Republican Commissioner Ajit Pai to head the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, which is expected to roll back many of the Obama Administration’s telecommunications and internet policies.
Democrats say Trump’s Washington hotel lost money pre-election, push for GSA action
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants answers from the General Services Administration about possible violations of Trump’s Washington hotel lease. Leading Democrats on Capitol Hill say President Trump’s Washington hotel lost more than $1.1 million in the first two months of operations and renewed their assertions Monday that the project has violated its lease with the federal government and raised untenable conflicts of interest.
Republican Ajit Pai named new FCC chairman
“I am deeply grateful to the President of the United States for designating me the 34th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission,” Pai’s statement read. “I look forward to working with the new Administration, my colleagues at the Commission, members of Congress, and the American public to bring the benefits of the digital age to all Americans.”
Most cybersecurity experts are worried about Russian hackers. One says: Look, a squirrel.
A squirrel runs on a power line in Los Angeles on March 20, 2012. Pop quiz: Close your eyes and try to envision the biggest threat to America’s cybersecurity – something that could knock out power to a city in a blink.
Trump implies he’s glad Democrats are boycotting his…
In an interview with Fox and Friends set to air Wednesday, the president-elect suggested he was glad some were skipping his inauguration, claiming organizers could use the extra space. “As far as other people not going, that’s OK because we need seats so badly.
Dr. Alveda King Speaks Out on Trump, Lewis Feud
Despite the political tension during and after the presidential campaign, as well as the recent war of words between Rep. John Lewis, , and President-elect Donald Trump, Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and author of ‘America: Return to God,’ is optimistic. “My uncle would be very happy with these times because it is forcing America to talk again.
Republican FCC member blasts leadership for ‘midnight’ regs without warning
The longest-serving Republican commissioner in the Federal Communications Commission criticized the Democrat-controlled agency for what he called a “regulatory spasm” in its final days after it issued a report Wednesday scolding AT&T and Verizon for their “zero rating” strategies without the approval of the majority of the agency. “It is disappointing that the FCC’s current leadership has yet again chosen to spend its last days in office the same way it spent the last few years – cutting corners on process, keeping fellow Commissioners in the dark, and pursuing partisan, political agendas that only harm investment and innovation,” wrote Commissioner Ajit Pai.
Trump’s Homeland Security pick is seen as the best man for the…
Despite the acrimony around many of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections, the confirmation hearing for one of them, Homeland Security Secretary candidate Gen. John Kelly, appears to be going smoothly.
Schumer Urges FCC To Protect Broadband Funds
Many telecommunications companies gained access to the Connect America Fund, a federal investment that helped them enhance broadband access.
Corzine Agrees to Futures Industry Ban in CFTC Settlement
Jon Corzine has agreed to a lifetime ban from the futures industry to settle a U.S. lawsuit that he failed to properly oversee MF Global Holdings Ltd. as the brokerage spiraled toward failure in 2011. Corzine, an ex-governor and U.S. senator from New Jersey and the former co-chairman of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., also agreed to pay a $5 million penalty from his own pocket to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, under a consent order approved by a federal judge in New York Thursday.
How Donald Trump Could Make Rupert Murdoch Even More Powerful
President-elect Donald Trump may be preparing to give Rupert Murdoch a big reward for the positive coverage Murdoch’s outlets provided during the election. Trump has asked Murdoch to submit the names of possible nominees for Federal Communications Commission chairman, according to a report from New York magazine’s Gabriel Sherman.
Trump claims his briefing on Russian cyberattacks was delayed,…
President-elect Donald Trump mocked US intelligence officials on Tuesday in a tweet claiming his briefing on Russian cyberattacks was delayed, and once again cast doubt on their claims that Russia interfered with the presidential election. “The ‘Intelligence’ briefing on so-called ‘Russian hacking’ was delayed until Friday, perhaps more time needed to build a case.
McCain calls for sanctions on Russia over election actions
U.S. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., center, speaks as U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., left, and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, listen during the meeting with Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite at the President palace in Vilnius,… Lithuania’s President Dalia Grybauskaite, right, welcomes U.S. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz. during a welcome ceremony in the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.
Praxair facilities in western New York to remain open
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says Praxair has committed to preserve its facilities in that region of the state, where it employs more than 1,000 workers. The New York Democrat says Praxair will preserve its entire work force after completing a merger with a German firm.
Trump to Dissolve Foundation
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will dissolve his charitable foundation amid efforts to eliminate any conflicts of interest before he takes office next month. The revelation comes as the New York attorney general’s office investigates the foundation following media reports that foundation spending went to benefit Trump’s campaign.
Congressman wants FDA to take action against ‘fake milk’
In this Feb. 11, 2009, file photo, a shopper looks over the milk aisle at the Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, Vt. U.S. Reps.
Senator: Exploding e-cigarette recalls need to be considered
In this April 23, 2014 file photo, E-cigarettes appear on display at Vape store in Chicago. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is increasing the heat on the federal government to consider recalling e-cigarette batteries and devices that explode and … catch fire, injuring users.