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 former general counsel at the FCC, has been confirmed by the Senate three times. Carr has expressed support for Trump's views on regulating technology and media. He has been involved in discussions about reducing federal agency power and has criticized recent FCC decisions, including one affecting Elon Musk's Starlink service. 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 shift towards tighter White House influence over the agency.