Radio Link Daily Headlines reports…

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington has formally announced that he will step down from his role at the end of this week, concluding a tenure that began with his appointment by President Donald Trump during Trump’s first term.

His departure marks the latest leadership transition at the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr and creates a setback in the timeline for a GOP majority at the agency.

Simington’s exit statement outlines his reflections on the role and priorities that shaped his time on the Commission, including a focus on free speech, national security, and investment in communications infrastructure.

This marks the second recent departure…

As Simington concludes his tenure, Democratic Commissioner Geoffrey Starks prepares to do the same, after formally announcing his resignation during the FCC’s May open meeting.

Before today’s development, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks’ departure was expected to hand Republicans a 2–1 majority on the FCC, with Chairman Brendan Carr leading the agency and Democrat Commissioner Anna Gomez as the lone non-Republican. Instead, with Simington also stepping down, the Commission is now split 1–1, leaving three vacant seats for President Trump and the Senate to fill.

Trump nominee Olivia Trusty has advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee and awaits a full floor vote, but progress has stalled. Several Senate Democrats have threatened to withhold support unless a Democratic nominee is advanced alongside her to maintain ideological balance. And with Congressional focus shifting toward budget reconciliation and appropriations deadlines, there is no timeline for her confirmation.