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- 1Senate Passes Sweeping College Sports Legislation●Senate Resoundingly Approves Sweeping College Sports Measure
The United States Senate has approved a wide-ranging bill concerning college sports, passing the measure by a large, bipartisan margin. The legislation is the most significant federal intervention into college athletics in years, touching on issues such as athlete compensation and the governance of collegiate programs. Observers say the overwhelming vote reflects rare bipartisan agreement on reforming college sports.
- 2US cities push back against FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules●Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules
Cities across the United States are opposing a Federal Communications Commission plan under the Trump administration that would preempt local rules governing broadband networks. Municipal officials argue the move would strip local authority over internet infrastructure decisions in their communities. The opposition sets up a potential clash between city governments and federal regulators over who controls broadband policy.