Trump appoints Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a senior Republican and longtime member of the commission, has previously served as its general counsel. Carr has been confirmed by the Senate three times and has been nominated by both Trump and President Biden. He has expressed support for Trump's views on regulating social media and technology. The FCC currently has a Democratic majority, but Trump will appoint a new member next year. Carr has criticized recent FCC decisions and has been vocal about issues related to free speech and regulatory practices.