Gigi Sohn, the Biden-era FCC nominee rejected even by Senate Democrats for her radical record, is now attacking President Trump’s reforms to the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Despite being considered too extreme for a Democratic-controlled Senate, Sohn is working behind the scenes with state officials—including some Republicans—to undermine reforms designed to eliminate waste, cut DEI mandates, and allow satellite providers to compete fairly.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to make the case for his department’s 2026 budget and defend sweeping reforms aimed at cutting red tape, improving efficiency, and ensuring foreign aid reaches those who truly need it.
