Two FCC commissioners resign; Trump’s chair still lacks Republican majority

Who's Running the FCC? Surprise Resignation Reduces the Agency to a Duo

We knew Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks was leaving, but Republican Nathan Simington’s departure came out of nowhere, leaving two commissioners with no love lost.

Two FCC commissioners resign; Trump’s chair still lacks Republican majority

FCC Republican Nathan Simington resigns along with Democrat Geoffrey Starks.

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, a Democrat, Says He’s Stepping Down

FCC's Simington exits as young Trump ally eyed for role

Hold onto your remotes, folks—there’s a shake-up at the Federal Communications Commission that could signal a bold new direction for media and tech policy. The FCC is losing Commissioner Nathan Simington, whose departure was revealed in an internal memo obtained by Fox News Digital. Simington’s exit comes after his term expired last year, though he was initially expected to stay on through the end of 2025. Stepping into the spotlight as a potent…

NSR: Carr Can Do Much of What He Wants Without a Quorum - Inside Towers

UPDATE Much has been made of two FCC Commissioners, Republican Nathan Simington and Democrat Geoffrey Starks, leaving the agency this week. That leaves FCC without the required three-person quorum for Commission-level decisions. But New Street Research (NSR) Policy Advisor Blair Levin, a former chief of staff under Chair Reed Hundt, says current Chair Brendan Carr doesn’t need one for most of what he wants to accomplish. “Given his agenda, the b…

Young GOP Insider Gavin Wax Could Replace Simington at FCC

The FCC could be on the cusp of a historic nomination. As Commissioner Nathan Simington departs the agency, Simington's 31-year-old Chief of Staff Gavin Wax is reportedly under serious consideration from President Donald Trump as his replacement.