US Politics | Who is the FCC commissioner?

THE FCC commissioner is appointed by the President of the United States and serves a term of five years. In 2017, Donald Trump appointed Brendan Carr and now Americans want to know more about him. GettyBrendan Carr's term will end on June 30, 2023 '/ ' Brendan Carr is a lawyer who was born on January 5, 1979, in Washington, DC. Prior to becoming the FCC commissioner, he served as the FCC's general counsel and as an aide to FCC member Ajit Pai. Carr holds a bachelor's degree in government from Georgetown University and a JD degree from Columbus School of Law, according to his LinkedIn profile. Read More from the Government PURSUIT OF JUSTICE What to know about the Boston police commissioner who was fired GOTTA BE KITTEN ME California planning commissioner throws his cat during odd Zoom meeting What did Brendan Carr say about TikTok? Since launching in 2016, TikTok has faced backlash from the government due to national security concerns. Carr is among the appointed officials that have expressed concern and even went as far as saying that the app should be banned altogether. ...I don't believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban,... Carr told Axios. more from politics Greta Good Who is Greta Thunberg and what's her net worth? ACADEMIC FAMILY Everything to know Senator Ben Sasse's wife Elizabeth HUMBLE BRAG This is what a humble address is AT LAST! Who is Beto O'Rourke? MAKING A DIFFERENCE What to know about former US Vice President Dick Cheney BANNON IS BUSTED The truth revealed about Trump associate Steve Bannon & his indictment His comments come just weeks after The New York Times reported that there are talks of a deal between the Biden administration and the Chinese-owned video app that would keep TikTok's operation in the United States. While Carr might have called for a total ban, TikTok has since assured its users that he has no say in the anticipated agreement. ...Commissioner Carr has no role in the confidential discussions with the US government related to TikTok and appears to be expressing views independent of his role as an FCC commissioner,... a TikTok spokesperson told Axios in a statement. ...We are confident that we are on a path to reaching an agreement with the US Government that will satisfy all reasonable national security concerns.... At this time, it is unclear when or if a deal between TikTok and the US Government will be reached. GettyBrendan Carr was appointed by Donald Trump in 2017 '/ ' What does FCC stand for? FCC is short for Federal Communications Commission. It is an independent government agency that is responsible for regulating communications in the United States via radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. Read More on The US Sun SMELLS LIKE DRAMA I tried the Real Housewives candles - one smells like burning $100 bills OPEN AND HONEST I'm in an open relationship & pregnant - people judge but I don't care ...The goal of the Commission is to promote connectivity and ensure a robust and competitive market,... the FCC's website states. The agency was founded in June 1934 by former President Franklin D Roosevelt.

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