Democratic FCC Commissioner Gomez highlights network security, independent media ecosystem as priorities

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez put securing U.S. networks and spurring competition among her top priorities for the next four years at the annual State of the Net conference, where the junior Democratic member offered pushback against actions taken so far encouraged by the Trump administration.

“Instead of obsessing over partisan culture wars, we must remain focused on expanding connectivity, promoting competition and innovation, securing our networks, and supporting a strong and independent media ecosystem,” Gomez said Tuesday in an...