T-Mobile Drops Diversity Policies as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Aims to Eliminate ‘Invidious Discrimination’
T-Mobile Announces End to DEI Practices T-Mobile communicated with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on Tuesday, indicating that various wireless companies, including theirs, have discontinued their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In the letter to Chairman Carr, T-Mobile stated: The expectation for companies regulated by the FCC is to operate free of […]
Trump’s FCC head shares key focus areas, including leading in the space economy
FCC Chair Outlines Priorities for Space Economy Brendan Kerr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), delivered his first significant speech in this new role within the Trump administration, outlining six main priorities for his term, particularly focusing on advancing the United States’ position in the “space economy.” “We continue to progress from the ground […]
Trump’s FCC investigates Biden’s cybersecurity initiative due to China security issues
FCC Investigates Cybersecurity Program Over China Concerns President Donald Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is slowing down the Biden administration’s cybersecurity initiative, launching an investigation into claims of “deep ties” with China that may jeopardize national security. Internal FCC documents indicate worries about the US CyberTrustmark (USCTM) program. The National Security Council at the FCC […]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Takes Steps to Change Broadcast Regulations to Limit Major Media, Reduce Big Tech Influence, and Support Local Journalism
FCC Chair Aims to Revamp Media Broadcast Rules to Boost Local Journalism FCC Chair Brendan Kerr is working on overhauling the agency’s media broadcasting regulations to support local journalism and address the influence of large tech companies. The FCC plans to release an announcement tonight that will invite public commentary on potential reforms related to […]
Outgoing FCC Commissioner Supports Key Assistant as Successor
Retiring FCC Commissioner Endorses Chief of Staff for Position Federal Communications Commissioner Nathan Simington has officially backed his Chief of Staff, Gavin Wax, for a commissioner role, marking the end of his own tenure. Simington, whose term lapsed last June, expressed confidence in Wax’s readiness to take on the position. Wax, at 31, previously led […]
Former NY Young Republicans head Gavin Wax backed FCC commissioner
FCC Approves Nomination for Young Republican Leader In Washington, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the appointment of Gavin Wax, a former leader of a New York Republican group, to fill a vacancy. This decision came from resigning FCC members on Saturday. Commissioner Nathan Symington spoke in a phone interview, describing the 31-year-old Wax […]
FCC Leader Brendan Carr Examines EchoStar Licenses Due to Unfulfilled 5G Buildout Commitments
FCC Chair Considers Revoking Spectrum License Granted to Ecostal FCC Chair Brendan Kerr is contemplating the possibility of revoking a valuable spectrum license that the Biden administration granted to Ecostal. This decision comes amid concerns about how Echostar’s founder, Charlie Ergen, appears to be undercutting the goals of the previous Trump administration by holding onto […]
FCC Commissioner Simington likely to leave the agency unexpectedly
FCC Commissioner Nathan Symington to Depart In a development confirmed through an internal memo, Federal Communications Commissioner Nathan Symington is set to leave the agency. This news was first reported by Fox News Digital. Gavin Wax, a 31-year-old political ally of former President Donald Trump and a prominent figure from New York, has emerged as […]
FCC Commissioner Seeks to Line Up Regulatory Issues for Elimination
In a recent conversation with the Daily Carell News Foundation, Federal Communications Commissioner Nathan Simington discussed the agency’s plans for significant changes to broadcast media regulations as part of the “delete, remove, remove” initiative. This push for deregulation, stemming from the Trump administration under FCC chairman Brendan Kerr, aims to update what Simington termed outdated […]
Brendan Carr from the FCC Helps Verizon Eliminate Diversity Policies
FCC Chairman Moves to Reshape Verizon’s DEI Policies FCC Chairman Brendan Kerr has successfully pushed for changes in Verizon’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. “Verizon has agreed to discontinue the DEI policies outlined in the new submission to the FCC. These changes are to take effect immediately, marking a positive step toward equal opportunities […]