Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman focusing on free speech

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President-elect Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), effective January. Carr, currently the senior Republican on the FCC, has been confirmed by the Senate three times since his nomination in 2017. Trump praised Carr as a "warrior for Free Speech" and highlighted his efforts against regulatory challenges. Carr's term on the FCC runs through 2029, and he is expected to focus on supporting job creators and rural America. Carr recently criticized "Saturday Night Live" for not inviting Trump as a guest, claiming it violated FCC rules. His appointment follows support from the Fraternal Order of Police, which called him a strong candidate for the role.


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