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.

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 FCC is back up to full strength, and Chairman Ajit Pai expressed pleasure that the Senate has confirmed Brendan Carr and Jessica Rosenworcel.

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.

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

Point to dislocations but highlight role as digital uniters.

Following some major pushback against the set-top revamp proposal from FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, the proposal has been removed from the September Open Meeting agenda after not securing the necessary three votes.