Simington Pushes for FCC Enforcement Reform in Latest Op-Ed

Simington Pushes for FCC Enforcement Reform in Latest Op-Ed

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington wants the agency to immediately begin "a top-to-bottom review" of its enforcement process and foster an internal culture of "legal humility over expansive power," he said in an op-ed published Wednesday in The Hill. Like the...

Carr FCC's Present to U.S. Taxpayers: How Does $567 Million Sound?

Cuts: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has a present for U.S. taxpayers: How does a half billion dollars sound? Yesterday, Carr said an internal team aided by DOGE personnel has identified $567 million in savings as the result of a stem-to-stern review of agency contracts. “On my watch, the FCC is focused on delivering great results for the country and doing so in an efficient manner. That starts with being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. From day o…

FCC’s Brendan Carr Backs DOGE Principles As FCC Targets Contract Waste.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr says an internal review has already saved taxpayers over $567 million by cutting wasteful contracts, including redundant IT services. Though the Department of Government Efficiency hasn’t officially stepped in, the FCC has aligned with its mission.…

FCC Initial Contract Review By DOGE Lauded By Carr | Radio & Television Business Report

The Chairman of the FCC is praising the agency’s initial findings and anticipated savings resulting from a top-to-bottom review of its contracts — a task carried out under an executive order from the White House drafted by the Department of Government Efficiency. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks

Four months into his tenure, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says a DOGE review has already cut more than $567 million in future contract spending, including $6.7 million for the remainder of 2025 and $21.1 million for 2026. An internal team working on the project consists of FCC staff coordinating work with the Trump administration’s DOGE representatives. The review is ongoing. “The FCC’s initial work has reviewed contracts with a focus on identifyin…