Democrats oppose plan to stack FCC with Republicans, plan probes of Chairman Carr
Summary
Senate Democrats are pushing back against the nomination of a new Republican member to the Federal Communications Commission. In addition to opposing the appointment, lawmakers are preparing to launch investigations into the agency's chairman once they take control of Congress.
Senate Democrats today opposed President Trump's nominee for an open Federal Communications Commission seat, and criticized Republicans for moving to confirm a new commissioner during the period before Democrats take control of Congress in January 2027. Democrats also plan to use their majority next year to launch probes of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. "After the American people last week overwhelmingly…
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