Senate GOP Axes School Wi-Fi Hotspots, Citing Spending Concerns

A Republican-led Senate vote has nixed a federal program that funded Wi-Fi hotspot lending for students in low-income areas. Supporters say the initiative was vital to bridging the digital divide, while critics deemed it an overreach and “wasteful.” Thousands of families relied on these hotspots to complete homework and stay online at home. The measure now goes to President Trump, who hasn’t signaled a veto despite bipartisan pleas.