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 was nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden. He has recently aligned with Trump's views on social media and technology regulation. The FCC currently has a Democratic majority, but Trump will have the opportunity to appoint a new member next year. Carr's appointment signals a potential shift in the agency's direction under Trump's leadership.