Howard Lutnick Archives

An aerial view of a 33 megawatt data center with closed-loop cooling system is pictured on Oct. 20, 2025 in Vernon, Calif. A surge in demand for AI infrastructure is fueling a boom in data centers across the country and around the globe. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Senate Democrats blast White House over ‘sweetheart’ AI data center deals

A letter to OSTP’s Michael Kratsios and Commerce’s Howard Lutnick demands answers over surging electricity prices connected to the buildout of AI data centers.

Nov 11, 2025 By Matt Bracken

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on fiscal year 2026 budget requests for the Department of Commerce on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 5, 2025. (Photo by OLIVER CONTRERAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Lutnick points to tech modernization plans as lawmakers question NWS staffing levels

Modernizing technology, centralizing data, and automation were among plans floated by Lutnick in response to bipartisan concern over National Weather Service staffing.

Jun 9, 2025 By Madison Alder

The Department of Commerce building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump administration rebrands AI Safety Institute

The Department of Commerce’s safety-centered AI organization will instead become the Center for AI Standards and Innovation.

Jun 4, 2025 By Madison Alder

A sign marks the entrance to the Department of Commerce headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Tech Hub supporters highlight silver lining in ‘disappointing’ decision to re-award millions

While a Trump administration decision to recompete several Tech Hub awards prompted frustration among supporters of the Commerce Department program, it also affirmed its continuation.

May 29, 2025 By Madison Alder

A view of NIST headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. (Photo credit: NIST)

Bipartisan bill to foster public-private partnerships for NIST reintroduced in House, Senate

The legislation would establish a nonprofit foundation to help NIST utilize partnerships with the private sector.

Apr 1, 2025 By Madison Alder

Howard Lutnick delivers remarks before being sworn in as Commerce secretary in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

NIST cuts would put US behind AI eightball, tech groups warn Commerce secretary

In a letter to Howard Lutnick, leading tech associations say downsizing NIST “will have ramifications” for the country’s ability to lead on AI.

Mar 10, 2025 By Matt Bracken