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Tony Romm

Tony Romm

Senior Editor, Policy and Politics

    Latest articles by Tony Romm

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    FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has kicked off his campaign to kill the agency’s net neutrality rulesFCC Chairman Ajit Pai has kicked off his campaign to kill the agency’s net neutrality rules
    Technology

    Pai aims to replace the rules — a win for telecom giants, but a major problem for consumer advocates.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is expected to unveil new net neutrality plans on WednesdayFCC Chairman Ajit Pai is expected to unveil new net neutrality plans on Wednesday
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    The announcement comes after Pai huddled with tech and telecom giants in recent weeks.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Democrats plan to press Trump’s competition cop on his ties to AT&T, tech giantsDemocrats plan to press Trump’s competition cop on his ties to AT&T, tech giants
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    They’ll get their chance when Makan Delrahim has his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    This tech investor is running full-page newspaper ads to convince Elon Musk to dump TrumpThis tech investor is running full-page newspaper ads to convince Elon Musk to dump Trump
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    It’s all part of Doug Derwin’s $2 million PR campaign.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ returns tonight at 10 pm ETHBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ returns tonight at 10 pm ET
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    But first, check out these two new clips.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    A government watchdog is investigating Trump’s attempt to unmask his Twitter criticA government watchdog is investigating Trump’s attempt to unmask his Twitter critic
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    The demand made by the Department of Homeland Security — which was later rescinded — drew a lawsuit from Twitter.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Facebook, Google and others are focusing some D.C. lobbying dollars on fighting TrumpFacebook, Google and others are focusing some D.C. lobbying dollars on fighting Trump
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    Plus, Apple starts lobbying on autonomous vehicles.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    FCC Chairman Pai met with Apple, Facebook and others to discuss net neutrality and other debates to comeFCC Chairman Pai met with Apple, Facebook and others to discuss net neutrality and other debates to come
    Technology

    The tech industry is nervous about Pai’s potential plans to scrap his predecessor’s open internet rules.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    The FCC just relaxed more rules for telecom companies and TV station ownersThe FCC just relaxed more rules for telecom companies and TV station owners
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    Republican Chairman Ajit Pai delivers some wins for AT&T, Verizon and a few players in the broadcasting industry.

    By Tony Romm
    Technology
    Larry Ellison and friends are hosting a fundraiser for Republican lawmakersLarry Ellison and friends are hosting a fundraiser for Republican lawmakers
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    GOP Leader Mitch McConnell will join other GOP senators in the Bay Area this week.

    By Tony Romm