Incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr vows to ‘dismantle’ Big Tech’s ‘censorship cartel’
Incoming Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has demanded answers from Big Tech companies for their involvement in what he describes as a “censorship cartel” aimed at suppressing speech with which they disagree. President-elect Trump on Sunday called Kerr a “free speech fighter” and announced his nomination to head the agency, along with Google's Sundar […]
Trump Taps Brendan Carr For FCC Chair, Calls Him ‘Warrior For Free Speech’
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday nominated Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr to be the next Secretary of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). President Trump: “I am pleased to announce that Commissioner Brendan Carr will serve as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…In recognition of his outstanding accomplishments, I am appointing him Permanent […]
What FTC Chair Lina Khan’s exit could do for the media landscape
Donald Trump famously hates so-called “fake news” media (don't even get me started on CNN). But he could be a great addition to Media Stock. This is because Lina Khan, the chairwoman of the US Federal Trade Commission, is likely to resign soon after or shortly after President Trump takes office. Whoever replaces her will […]
Contenders Trump is vetting to replace FTC Chair Lina Khan: sources
President-elect Donald Trump has shortlisted candidates to replace Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Those include J.D. Vance's aide Gail Slater and current FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson, sources familiar with the matter told the Post. Mr. Khan, whose aggressive enforcement tactics on antitrust laws have roiled the business world, has drawn occasional […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says central bank in no rush to reach ‘neutral rate’
Kenny Porcari, chief market strategist at Slate Stone Wealth, talks about Fed Chair Jerome Powell's job and what steps President Trump will take to expand Bernie & Company's economy. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell He said Thursday that central bank policymakers are in no hurry to cut interest rates to the so-called “neutral rate” and […]
Trump taps ex-SEC chair to serve as US attorney for Southern District of New York
President-elect Trump announced Thursday that former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton will become U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. This role is considered by legal experts to be one of the most powerful positions in the Department of Justice. President Trump: “Jay is a highly respected business leader, lawyer […]
Rand Paul Says He’ll Bring Back Major Trump-Era Border Program As Senate Chair
Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, said Thursday that he will work to revive the Remain in Mexico program as the next chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Republicans in both houses of Congress are now in a better position to support President-elect Donald Trump's policies during his second term, following […]
McCormick sues over ‘illegal ballots’ — RNC chair calls out Dems for attempt to overturn PA election
Multiple local and national newspapers reported last week that Republican challenger and veteran Dave McCormick would win Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race. Despite the writing on the wall, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is not admitting defeat. Mr. Casey's supporters are now engaging in exactly that, repeating the same kind of language that Democrats have spent […]
Tom Cotton Elected Senate Republican Conference Chair
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) will become the third-ranking Senate Republican on Wednesday and win the race for conference president. Cotton defeated Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) by a landslide margin of 35-18, Politico. report. The primary responsibility of the conference chair is to support messaging for conference members and their staff. Cotton is known on the […]
Democratic committee chair pours cold water on replacing Sotomayor before Trump takes office
Top Democratic officials say the story of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor retiring and being filled before President-elect Donald Trump takes office is “baseless speculation” and not “realistic.” Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) made the comments to Politico following reports that Democrats are discussing whether to ask the 70-year-old to vacate his seat. He […]