President Trump’s vision for restoring constitutional government is finally taking shape, and nowhere is that more urgently needed than at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). With the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the federal bureaucracy has been put on notice: bloat, redundancy, and mission creep are no longer acceptable. Agencies must operate within clear constitutional boundaries and serve the public interest, not their own expansion.

The FCC is a prime candidate for DOGE-style reform. From redundant enforcement structures to legacy programs that drain resources with little oversight, the Commission is entangled by outdated practices that burden consumers, broadcasters, and taxpayers alike. If we are serious about restoring trust in government and making our communications infrastructure more responsive, transparent, and cost-effective, we must start by taking a hard look inward. (RELATED: SIMINGTON And WAX: America Needs A Smart Reindustrialization To Compete With China)

The Media Bureau remains significantly overstaffed relative to its current responsibilities. Much of its work is concentrated on regulating traditional broadcast media—specifically, over-the-air television and radio—a sector that continues to contract in relevance. Meanwhile, the dominant forces in today’s media ecosystem—streaming platforms and digital content providers—operate with minimal oversight from the FCC. This mismatch has fueled both regulatory overreach and unnecessary friction with industry participants.

Rather than confining itself to its core statutory mission of overseeing physical transmission infrastructure, the Bureau has strayed into content regulation and competition policy, particularly in areas that arguably fall outside the FCC’s legal mandate. This mission creep has imposed mounting compliance costs on local broadcasters and chilled competition—especially among smaller and politically diverse outlets.........

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