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Dates: 2026-03-01 to 2026-03-07

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Federal Government News

White House Unveils President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America

The White House released a comprehensive strategy on March 6, 2026, outlining priorities to maintain U.S. dominance in cyberspace. The strategy organizes national action across six policy pillars targeting federal coordination, private sector involvement, technological investment, and offensive and defensive cyber capabilities. Addressing Congress, industry, foreign allies, and adversaries, the document marks an expansion of public-private partnerships and operational ambitions. The Administration notes previous measures as precursors and frames the new strategy as initiating a distinct phase of U.S. cyber policy.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

Executive Order: Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens

President Trump signed an Executive Order on March 6, 2026, directing a review of legal and operational tools to address cyber-enabled transnational criminal organizations. The order requires an action plan within 120 days to identify and disrupt cybercrime actors through an operational cell under the National Coordination Center. Federal agencies are tasked with enhancing prosecution, victim restitution efforts, and international diplomatic coordination. The Department of Homeland Security is to provide resilience-building and training for state and local entities. The Order references ransomware, financial fraud, sextortion, and impersonation scams, citing $12.5 billion in reported losses in 2024. The initiative expands efforts set by earlier legislation, including the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov, www.whitehouse.gov

USITC Opens Investigation Into Importation of Laptops, Routers, Gateways, and Components

The U.S. International Trade Commission announced on March 6, 2026, an investigation pursuant to section 337 of the Tariff Act, following a complaint by AX Wireless LLC regarding allegations of patent infringement for products compatible with the Wi-Fi 6 standard. The investigation targets ASUSTeK, ASUS, TP-Link, D-Link, and Ubiquiti, involving five U.S. patents. Respondents must reply within 20 days, or they face the risk of exclusion or cease and desist orders. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations is named as a party, and a Chief Administrative Law Judge will oversee proceedings.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

USITC Solicits Public Interest Comments on Complaint Regarding Display Devices and Streaming Players

On March 5, 2026, the International Trade Commission issued a notice of a complaint filed by InnoTV Labs, LLC for alleged section 337 violations by Hisense, Roku, and Purple Tag Media Technology. The investigation concerns display devices, streaming players, and related components. The Commission requests comments addressing how remedies might affect health, competitive conditions, or consumer access. The process includes requirements for public filings, confidentiality requests, and potential exclusion orders.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Federal Communications Commission Seeks Comments on Information Collections for Broadcast Stations

The FCC issued a notice on March 6, 2026, seeking feedback on information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with comments due by May 5. The notice relates to FCC Form 2100 Schedules 314 and 315 for broadcast station permits and licenses. Recent rule changes streamline licensing and public notice for noncommercial educational and low power FM stations, eliminating certain prior requirements and extending construction periods. Restrictions on assignment and transfer of LPFM licenses were removed, and stations must now provide notices online for 30 days.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Trump calls for more offensive cyber operations, streamlined regulations in new cyber strategy: Axios reports President Trump's cyber strategy proposes offensive actions and regulatory review.
• A Tiny Silicon Valley Startup Envisions Computing Beyond the Semiconductor: WSJ covers a startup exploring post-semiconductor computing technologies.
• Big Tech’s Deals for AI Data-Center Power Present Accounting Questions: WSJ examines the accounting issues arising from power deals made by major tech firms for AI data centers.
• Demand for AI Data Centers Sends Prospectors Hunting for Land and Power: The NYT notes increased land and power acquisition activity driven by soaring demand for AI data centers.

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