President Biden nominates acting chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to become first female chief to head FCC
President Joe Biden nominated the Federal Communications Commission's acting chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, to fill the post permanently, which would make her the agency's first female chief. Rosenworcel took over as acting head of the FCC on Jan. 21 after former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stepped down from his role upon Biden's inauguration. Rosenworcel has served eight years as a commissioner within the agency. She previously served as the senior communications counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The White House said in a statement: &quo...