Nomination of Brendan Carr as FCC Chair

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to serve as the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Carr, who has been with the agency since 2012 and previously served as an advisor, aims to play a crucial role in regulating big tech and promoting economic growth. He has emphasized the need to limit the scope of Section 230 to address perceived abuses in content moderation, aligning with conservative viewpoints on free speech. Furthermore, Carr has proposed innovative solutions for expanding internet access, such as subsidizing satellite internet services to underserved areas.