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Donald Trump And Republicans To Gain A Majority On FCC As Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty


The Republicans will have a 2-1 majority.

Broadcasters are pushing for lifting of ownership rules, which they call outdated. But the FCC under chairman Brendan Carr, appointed to the post by Donald Trump, has also launched investigations of major media companies, including over the diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Carr also revived a complaint against CBS over the way that 60 Minutes edited an interview with Kamala Harris, while Skydance and Paramount are seeking FCC approval for their merger.

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