Trump appoints Brendan Carr as chair of FCC

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a senior Republican at the agency, has been with the FCC since 2012 and was previously nominated by Trump in 2017. Carr has emphasized the need for the FCC to address issues related to Big Tech and ensure broadcasters serve the public interest. He has also advocated for limiting Section 230 of the Communications Act, which governs online content moderation. In addition to his regulatory focus, Carr has supported expanding broadband access and has called for a ban on TikTok. He has been confirmed by the Senate three times and previously served as general counsel for the FCC.