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A House Democratic caucus pilloried President Donald Trump’s first set of executive actions, accusing him of working to “gut our bedrock pollution and environmental protections.”
But in a multipage letter filled with both bullet points and outrage, the leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition offered something of an olive branch.
 

"We are committed to working with your Administration" to "protect Americans from harm, to grow the middle class, and to make our government work for the average American," they wrote.
 

House Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said during the panel’s Wednesday organizational meeting that Republicans are “prepared to put the country on a new course” from the Biden administration’s approach “where we close the digital divide and make sure everyone can enjoy the exciting technological developments that have only just begun.” Guthrie is among congressional GOP leaders open to clawing back $42.5 billion allocated to the BEAD program.

House E&C ranking member Frank Pallone announced the Democratic roster for each of its six subcommittees: Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) is staying on as ranking member for the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee and Rep. Doris O. Matsui (D-Calif.) will continue leading the Communications and Technology Subcommittee…Big promotions at the CTIA: Sarah Leggin is now vice president and Christiaan Segura is now assistant vice president in its regulatory affairs department.

President Biden has named 20 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, including the late Mitsuye Endo Tsutsumi. 

The medal is awarded to U.S. citizens who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens. President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others. The country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice.