Brendan Carr (FCC)
Brendan Carr is an attorney who serves as the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, a federal agency that regulates radio and television broadcasting, cable television, satellite and some broadband-based services in the United States.
Carr was appointed to the FCC as a Commissioner in 2017 by President Donald Trump during his first term in office; he was confirmed to a consecutive 6-year term as Commissioner in 2023 by former President Joe Biden, and appointed to the role of Chairman by Trump during his second term in office in January 2025.
Prior to his government work, Carr was an attorney at the law firm Wiley Rein, where he practiced on telecommunications-related litigation.
Appeals court issues mixed ruling on FCC’s broadcast ownership rules
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the FCC's ability to impose most of its limitations on direct broadcast radio and TV ownership, but said the agency failed to justify a limitation on "top four" stations in most markets.
T-Mobile tells FCC it will end DEI policies
The affirmation followed an application by the wireless provider to swap spectrum-related assets with U.S. Cellular Corporation, which requires FCC approval.
FCC Chairman Carr targets 40 regulations for “deletion”
The rules flagged for review will be voted on during the FCC's meeting later this month.
FCC seeks public comment on TV, radio ownership reform
The agency will issue a public notice that seeks comment on modifying or eliminate certain broadcast ownership restrictions.
Senate confirms Olivia Trusty to commissioner role at FCC
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's Republican nominee to fill a vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
Senate likely to confirm Olivia Trusty to FCC next week
The U.S. Senate is likely to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee to fill a vacancy at the FCC next week.
Despite cuts, FCC seeks larger budget for 2026
The FCC has requested a budget increase of more than 4 percent, despite the agency effectuating staff and resource cuts under its current chairman Brendan Carr.
Dish parent Echostar prepares bankruptcy filing
Echostar, the parent of Dish Network and Sling TV, is preparing a bankruptcy filing to shield its wireless spectrum from regulators.
FCC Chairman Carr seeks to designate NBC equal time issue for hearing
The matter is rooted in an appearance by former Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live" last year.
FCC engages Paramount on remedies leading to Skydance Merger
Officials at the federal agency are discussing Paramount's diversity and equity initiatives, as well as a news distortion complaint lodged against its New York TV station.
FCC’s Anna Gomez: Trump, Carr engaging in “harassment” against broadcasters
The Democratic regulator said the FCC's probes into CBS and Disney amounted to "harassment" at the direction of the Trump administration.
Nexstar orders stations to run news stories about FCC deregulation efforts
Nexstar is encouraging news viewers to visit a website that includes pre-written comments directed at the FCC that lobby for broadcast ownership deregulation.