Brendan Carr, the Chair of the FCC, is poised to achieve a Republican majority sooner than anticipated following the announcement of Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks' resignation this spring. Starks has not provided a specific resignation date, but if he departs before the Senate confirms Trump's nominee, Olivia Trusty, Carr could function with a 2-1 Republican majority. This potential shift may enable Carr to implement more partisan policies, as he has already taken some controversial actions concerning media regulation and First Amendment rights.
Serving the American people as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission has been the honor of my life. I have learned so much from my time in this position, particularly when I have heard directly from Americans on the issues that matter to them.
If Starks leaves before Trusty's confirmation, Carr could have a 2-1 Republican majority before the Senate vote takes place, allowing him to move forward with more partisan policies that Democrats would not get on board with.
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