Trump nominates Big Tech critic Brendan Carr to lead FCC
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Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr, a critic of Big Tech and the current senior Republican commissioner, aims to regulate internet services and promote free speech. Carr has previously suggested limiting legal protections for online publishers under Section 230. He has accused major tech companies of censorship and has supported funding for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network. Trump plans to bring the FCC under presidential authority, though this raises concerns about press freedom. Current FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel emphasized that licenses cannot be revoked based on political disagreements.