In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.

Carr was seen as a pretty conventional Republican with a pro-corporate outlook for most of his career. More recently, he has embraced Trumpian themes about social media, tech and television companies.

The federal agency's ruling follows concerns over how the cutting-edge technology is being used to scam people and mislead voters.

Biden's pick for one of the seats on the Federal Communications Commission has withdrawn her nomination after more than two years of being stalled.