Trump Names Brendan Carr as Permanent Chairman of Federal Communications Commission

Brendan Carr is set to become the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a position he is expected to hold until 2029. Carr, a 45-year-old Republican, has been a member of the commission since his nomination by Donald Trump in 2017. He has previously served as the FCC's general counsel and is known for his criticism of the commission's decision not to finalize $900 million in broadband subsidies. As chairman, Carr is expected to prioritize free speech and combat what he sees as a "censorship cartel" among major tech platforms. Trump has praised Carr as a "warrior for Free Speech" and has suggested that he will bring the FCC under tighter White House control. Carr has been endorsed by Elon Musk, who has backed his criticism of big tech and the regulatory environment that he believes stifles innovation and job creation. As chairman, Carr is expected to work to roll back what he sees as excessive regulation and promote the interests of the tech industry.