2017-03-08

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai today pledged to US senators that he will operate independently of the White House.

Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) raised questions about the chairman's independence two days after Pai met with President Donald Trump and declined to disclose the topics of discussion. Trump appointed Pai chairman in January, and yesterday nominated Pai for another five-year term on the FCC.

"Will the FCC operate independently of the White House?" Udall asked Pai during an FCC oversight hearing held by the Commerce Committee.

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