The Digital Equity Act, designed to bridge the digital divide by providing resources like laptops to underserved areas—such as rural Iowa—is under fire. Former President Trump has labeled the initiative "racist" and is pushing to dismantle it, arguing it unfairly targets certain groups. Supporters say the program is a lifeline for communities lacking basic tech access.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about laptops—it’s a clash over how (or whether) to address inequality in tech access. Killing the program could leave rural and marginalized communities further behind in an increasingly digital world, while critics see it as government overreach. The debate reflects deeper divides over who gets help and who decides.