Brendan Carr

Brendan Carr is the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He is currently newsworthy due to several recent actions and statements. He has threatened to revoke the broadcast licenses of news organizations deemed to be reporting unfavorably or sharing 'distortions' about the US war with Iran, drawing criticism from both a Republican senator and media analysts who view it as an attack on free speech. These threats came after President Trump criticized media coverage of the war. Additionally, Carr is proposing an English proficiency requirement for foreign call centers and limits on call volume, aiming to encourage the return of call center jobs to the US. He also oversaw the FCC's ban on new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns. Finally, the FCC is under investigation by Senate Democrats regarding a blocked Stephen Colbert interview, raising questions about potential political interference.