Trump selects Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Brendan Carr to be the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Carr is currently the top Republican commissioner at the agency, which regulates communications in the U.S. Carr has been an advocate for free speech and aims to reduce regulations he believes hinder economic growth. He has previously called for stricter oversight of Big Tech and proposed banning TikTok unless it separates from its Chinese parent company. The FCC consists of five commissioners, with a limit of three from the same political party, ensuring a bipartisan approach. Carr's appointment marks a shift in leadership focused on conservative priorities within the agency.