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Ars Technica

Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat

Tuesday, August 11, 2026


President Trump announced his intention to appoint two Republican commissioners to the Federal Communications Commission, which would give Republicans a 3-1 majority on the five-member board. Trump did not announce a nominee for the remaining Democratic seat on the commission.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/trump-to-give-republicans-a-3-1-fcc-majority-isnt-filling-empty-democratic-seat/

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