Trump names Brendan Carr as new FCC chair

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Brendan Carr as the next chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a Republican commissioner, was first nominated to the FCC by Trump in 2017. Trump praised Carr as a strong advocate for free speech and criticized current regulations that he claims hinder economic growth. Carr's appointment marks a shift in leadership at the FCC. Earlier this month, Carr was involved in a controversy regarding the "equal time" rule during a campaign appearance. NBC informed the FCC about the situation, which could allow other candidates to request airtime.