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.
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.
Yankees exec thanks Trump, Carr after Comcast dispute passes
The head of the New York Yankees has thanked President Trump and FCC Chairman Carr after a carriage dispute with Comcast did not materialize.
Lawmakers accuse FCC Chairman Carr of weaponizing agency
The Chairman is accused of targeting certain broadcasters and other organizations at the behest of President Trump and Elon Musk.
Comcast, YES Network reach last-minute distribution deal
Comcast and Xfinity TV will continue to offer the YES Network for a little while longer, according to a short statement from both companies on Monday.
FCC chairman warns of possible action as Comcast, YES Network dispute looms
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is urging Comcast and YES Network to sign a new agreement, or he's threatened to take some kind of action.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr targets Disney’s DEI practices
The agency regulates eight ABC television stations owned by Disney, which hold FCC-issued licenses.
Ex-FCC officials urge Carr to end CBS News distortion probe
The investigation against a CBS-owned station for airing a "60 Minutes" segment was closed by FCC Chairman Carr's predecessor, only to be re-opened weeks later.
Apollo Global explores selling Cox Media Group
Apollo Global Management has hired a New York investment firm to help it explore a potential sale of its radio and television stations.
FCC Chairman Carr threatens to block deals over DEI initiatives
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday indicated the agency may block mergers and other transactions if companies continue to practice DEI initiatives.
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to resign
His departure will create another vacancy that Trump will need to fill.