After some reports had hinted at the possibility, President Trump has said that he intends to nominated Jessica Rosenworcel to a five-year term and a return engagement as a Democratic FCC commissioner.

The senate has packed its bags and headed home for the holidays, and that could mean the end of Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel’s change for reconfirmation.

EchoStar has been given the greenlight to import, market and sell its AirTV system by the FCC.

FCC Democratic Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel this week criticized the current proposal for voluntary adoption of the ATSC 3.0 standard (also referred to as “NextGen TV”), and thinks the commission should take more time to consider the ramifications.

The number of FCC commissioners is once again officially back to five as the swearing in ceremony for President Trump nominees Brendan Carr and Jessica Rosenworcel took place on Friday, Aug. 11.

President Trump has indicated that he will nominate Brendan Carr, a longtime aide to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, to fill the open Republican commissioner seat at the FCC.

The Senate Commerce Committee will give their decisions on the nominations of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and commissioner nominees Jessica Rosenworcel and Brendan Carr in an executive session scheduled for Aug. 2.