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Reuters
7 days ago
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- Reuters
US House Democrats raise concerns about T-Mobile role in Trump Mobile service
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - Three Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious concerns about T-Mobile's (TMUS.O), opens new tab involvement in the Trump Organization's self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone dubbed Trump Mobile. Representatives Frank Pallone, the ranking member of the committee, and Doris Matsui and Yvette Clarke, asked T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to answer questions about the company's dealings with the Trump Organization. "We are specifically concerned that T-Mobile's business relationship with the Trump Organization — while Donald Trump is serving as President of the United States — presents a conflict of interest that will harm the American people," they wrote in a letter Wednesday. T-Mobile did not immediately comment on Wednesday. Trump Mobile is powered by Liberty Mobile Wireless, a Florida-based company founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Matthew Lopatin. The company is a mobile virtual network operator, renting bandwidth from major carriers such as T-Mobile to offer its own service under a different name. "We are highly skeptical of the recent developments between T-Mobile and the Trump Organization and are deeply concerned about the legal and ethical implications of this arrangement, including on our nation's spectrum policies," the Democrats said, asking for answers to a series of questions by August 6. The lawmakers want Sievert to disclose whether he or any other employee had communications with Donald Trump, anyone representing the White House, or anyone representing the Trump Organization about Trump Mobile since January 20. They also want to know if the company has a deal directly with the Trump Organization and if so, how much it will receive. Republican Donald Trump began serving his second term as president on January 20. Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission approved two T-Mobile deals that would expand the wireless carrier's network, after the company ended its diversity, equity and inclusion programs under pressure from the Trump administration.
CBS News
7 days ago
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- CBS News
Jersey Shore beach replenishment funds threatened by proposed federal budget cuts
Jersey Shore beaches may soon be short on sand. Proposed federal budget cuts could slash spending for replenishment. Some visitors to Brick Beach feel it is already lacking sand. "We need some sand," Anthony Badalamenti said. "It's only about 30 feet, right?" The Army Corps of Engineers started pumping sand to the shore in Brick Township Tuesday. They're planning to add about 100 more feet of sand in the blanket zone. "The beach will probably be three times as wide as it is now," Brick Township engineer and flood plain manager Elissa Commins said. "The ocean is one our township's most valuable and natural resources ... it's a huge economic draw for Ocean County." The beach adds a layer of protection between the sea, which can be destructive at times, and homes and businesses just over the dunes, like Burke's Market in Bayhead. "It'll destroy us, and it has before," owner Jacquelyn Burke said. Burke appreciates the sand, but is hoping for longer-term solutions. "To keep and retain the beach for the future," Burke said. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. warns that projects like the sand replenishment could be on the chopping block. The House appropriations committee just advanced a bill which cuts funding. "It's almost down to nothing. It was $200 million last year. Now it's down to 15 specifically dedicated to beach replenishment," Pallone said. "This money is put in place, and these projects are put in place, to prevent the roads, the boardwalks, the businesses, the homes from being totally destroyed in the event of another storm." Commins said the majority of funding for Brick's beach replenishment came from the federal government. "Without the 65% federal funding, these beach replenishment projects would never be initiated at the state, local level," Commins said. The cuts are not a done deal. "It won't go to the floor of the House of Representatives until the fall," Pallone said. Pallone said constituents can fight for replenishment fund by spreading the message on social media and sending emails or letters to elected officials.
CNA
7 days ago
- Business
- CNA
US House Democrats raise concerns about T-Mobile role in Trump Mobile service
WASHINGTON :Three Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious concerns about T-Mobile's involvement in the Trump Organization's self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone dubbed Trump Mobile. Representatives Frank Pallone, the ranking member of the committee, and Doris Matsui and Yvette Clarke, asked T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to answer questions about the company's dealings with the Trump Organization. "We are specifically concerned that T-Mobile's business relationship with the Trump Organization — while Donald Trump is serving as President of the United States — presents a conflict of interest that will harm the American people," they wrote in a letter Wednesday. T-Mobile did not immediately comment on Wednesday. Trump Mobile is powered by Liberty Mobile Wireless, a Florida-based company founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Matthew Lopatin. The company is a mobile virtual network operator, renting bandwidth from major carriers such as T-Mobile to offer its own service under a different name. "We are highly skeptical of the recent developments between T-Mobile and the Trump Organization and are deeply concerned about the legal and ethical implications of this arrangement, including on our nation's spectrum policies," the Democrats said, asking for answers to a series of questions by August 6. The lawmakers want Sievert to disclose whether he or any other employee had communications with Donald Trump, anyone representing the White House, or anyone representing the Trump Organization about Trump Mobile since January 20. They also want to know if the company has a deal directly with the Trump Organization and if so, how much it will receive. Republican Donald Trump began serving his second term as president on January 20. Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission approved two T-Mobile deals that would expand the wireless carrier's network, after the company ended its diversity, equity and inclusion programs under pressure from the Trump administration.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
House Democrats raise concerns about T-Mobile role in 'Trump Mobile' service
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Three Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious concerns about T-Mobile's involvement in the Trump Organization's self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone dubbed Trump Mobile. Representative Frank Pallone, the ranking member of the committee and two other committee members, asked T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to answer questions about the company's dealings with the Trump organization. "We are specifically concerned that T-Mobile's business relationship with the Trump Organization — while Donald Trump is serving as President of the United States — presents a conflict of interest that will harm the American people," they wrote in a letter Wednesday.
CNA
7 days ago
- Business
- CNA
House Democrats raise concerns about T-Mobile role in 'Trump Mobile' service
WASHINGTON :Three Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee raised serious concerns about T-Mobile's involvement in the Trump Organization's self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone dubbed Trump Mobile. Representative Frank Pallone, the ranking member of the committee and two other committee members, asked T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to answer questions about the company's dealings with the Trump organization. "We are specifically concerned that T-Mobile's business relationship with the Trump Organization — while Donald Trump is serving as President of the United States — presents a conflict of interest that will harm the American people," they wrote in a letter Wednesday.
