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.
Incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr issues veiled threat to ABC
In a four-page letter sent to ABC and the Walt Disney Company, Carr suggested the agency may revoke eight broadcast licenses over the network's affiliation deals and perceived news bias.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency in January
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will depart the agency months earlier than expected, timed to coincide with the swearing-in of President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump says Brendan Carr will lead FCC next year
Since his appointment in 2017, Carr's positions have largely favored corporate broadcasters and telecommunications providers over consumer advocacy groups.
Broadcasters, telecoms get major win with apparent Trump victory
When it comes to regulation, broadcasters and telecoms feel their odds are better with a Republican in the White House.
FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.