Carr, who joined the FCC as a staffer in 2012, is a prime example of the kind of MAGA transformation we so often see now, where previously old-school Republicans who favor deregulation suddenly see federal agencies as tools to target Trump's perceived enemies.

Chair Brendan Carr did not address a social media post by President Trump demanding Comcast be forced to pay “vast sums” to the federal government when asked repeatedly about the post Thursday. While appearing at a media summit hosted by the news outlet Semafor,

The order will require all independent federal agencies and executive branches to now submit draft regulations so they can be reviewed by the White House.

Republican FCC Chair Brendan Carr slammed former Transportation Secretary Buttgieg for claiming the Trump administration is putting Americans "at risk" with incompetence.

Other agencies that would be affected by new order include Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission

The order is the latest example of Trump’s embrace of a broad and controversial theory of executive power. The White House is confident the Supreme Court will bless his approach.

FCC chief Brendan Carr aims to 're-empower' local TV stations and he suggested that Congress consider tighter regulations on social media giants.

The Federal Communications Commission is probing U.S. telecom Verizon (NYSE:VZ) for its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and raised certain questions about the company's $9.6B deal to buy Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FYBR),

An accompanying fact sheet issued by the White House said the order applies to "so-called independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and ...

President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission,

The Trump administration has taken another step to centralize the executive branch with a new order that “reins in independent agencies.” | The White House's latest executive order would give the president greater control over federal agencies typically shielded by cross-term leadership appointments and dismissal protections.