Senate Confirms Third Democratic FCC Commissioner, Breaking Partisan Deadlock – Update

Senate confirms Anna Gomez as third Democratic FCC commissioner, giving Dems 3-2 majority.

Breaks 2-2 partisan deadlock that prevented FCC from addressing issues like net neutrality.

Gomez replaces Gigi Sohn, whose nomination stalled after opposition campaign.

FCC now likely to scrutinize mergers more closely, like Tegna deal.

Democratic majority enables FCC to take up contentious issues again like net neutrality rules.