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Brendan Carr is one firing away from an unchecked FCC

Wednesday, August 12, 2026


The FCC is currently composed of two Republicans and one Democrat. President Trump nominated Brendan Carr, a Republican commissioner, to chair the agency. If confirmed by the Senate, the FCC would have three Republicans and one Democrat, giving Republicans a 3-1 majority. The FCC regulates telecommunications, broadcasting, and other communications systems in the United States.

Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/policy/978783/trump-fcc-nominee-quorum

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