Trump appoints Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman starting in January
President-elect Trump has selected Brendan Carr to be the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) starting in January. Carr is currently the senior Republican on the FCC and has been confirmed by the Senate three times. Trump praised Carr's previous work and noted that he first nominated him to the FCC in 2017. Carr's current term as a commissioner runs through 2029. This appointment marks a shift in leadership at the FCC, with Carr taking on the role of Chairman as Trump prepares to implement his agenda.