WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr as the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Trump first placed Carr on the FCC during his first term, in 2017.
Trump Nominates Brendan Carr to Lead FCC
18/11/2024
WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr as the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Trump first placed Carr on the FCC during his first term, in 2017.
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