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ALFA FEATURE: Air Traffic Control Is Breaking. Software Can Fix It.

From the mid-air crash near Reagan National Airport to radar screens going black at Newark, the signs are clear. The Trump administration has recently released an ambitious plan to modernize our air traffic control system over the next three years. Here is an exclusive essay by a leading tech founder in the space on how to make it happen.

American AI Diplomacy: Trump’s Middle East Tour Secures Tech Leadership

The Trump administration's move to rescind Biden's misguided "AI diffusion rule" is the essential policy shift enabling these partnerships. The shortsighted regulation would have severely handicapped American companies while creating an opening for Chinese competitors to capture critical international markets.

How the Energy and Commerce Reconciliation Bill Helps America Build

Late Sunday night, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released their portion of the House’s reconciliation bill, which includes plenty of provisions intended to increase America’s tech advantage.

Congress Introduces Legislation to Allow Supersonic Flight Over Land

New legislation would allow for commercial supersonic flights over land as long as an audible boom doesn't reach the ground -- something Boom Supersonic proved out three times during a test flight earlier this year.

Top Energy Lobbyist Tells Us How Reconciliation Tees Up The ‘Most Significant Permitting Reform Win in Decades’

Executive orders are not long term solutions. To provide the certainty that will encourage more building, Congress needs to step in and codify permitting reforms into law. The Natural Resources committee reconciliation bill takes a MAJOR step in that direction.

ALFA EXCLUSIVE: Former Top Aide Breaks Down the $150 Billion Defense Reconciliation Bill

We spoke to a former top congressional defense aide who shares the inside perspective on the defense reconciliation package.

ALFA Supports “One Big, Beautiful Bill” … Encourages House Passage

By promoting AI development, removing regulatory roadblocks, and streamlining access to the natural resources that power advancement, this bill lays the foundation for sustained American leadership in the 21st century.

Pope Francis’ AI Legacy

While several commentators on the Right, such as the WSJ editorial board, used Francis’ obit as an opportunity to critique his stances on progress and technology, his writing on AI is as underrated as it is important.

Government’s Acquisition Reform: Simple Acts with Major Impact

Bill Clinton wanted to the government to purchase more items available on the commercial market. Agencies largely ignored this. Trump is now taking action to explicitly make sure that happens.

Bringing Space Down to Earth: How NASA and SkyFi Are Transforming Satellite Data Access

Congress is working to officially authorize NASA's commercial satellite data acquisition program. But acquiring the data is one thing. Understanding what it all means is a different ballgame. That's where SkyFi comes in.