Civil rights group seeks to ensure Democratic slots on FCC

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is calling on the Senate Commerce Committee to postpone this week’s confirmation hearing for Federal Communications Commission nominee Olivia Trusty until the Trump White House commits to preserving Democratic representation on the FCC.

“[W]e write to urge you to delay the confirmation hearing for Olivia Trusty until you have a binding written assurance from the administration that the current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will remain fully staffed -- with five commissioners, including...