Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat

Ars Technica
By Jon BrodkinAug 11, 2026, 11:28 am112 pts
The Federal Communications Commission has been shorthanded throughout President Trump's second term, but it's about to get a new commissioner. Unsurprisingly, Trump is breaking a historical norm with a nomination that would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage on the FCC. Historically, the president and Senate…

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