The Verge
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
