# Trump gives Republicans 3-1 FCC majority, leaves Democratic seat empty

President Trump is granting Republicans a 3-1 majority on the Federal Communications Commission by choosing not to fill the vacant Democratic seat. This shifts control of telecom and internet regulation, affecting issues like net neutrality and media ownership rules.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/trump-to-give-republicans-a-3-1-fcc-majority-isnt-filling-empty-democratic-seat/) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:28:43 +0000