FCC boss Brendan Carr claims another victory over DEI as AT&T drops programs

The article discusses the recent decision by AT&T to discontinue its diversity and inclusion (DEI) programs, which has been viewed as a victory for FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr. According to the article, Carr has been critical of such programs, arguing that they are used to "curry favor" with the government. The article states that AT&T's move to drop its DEI programs has been seen as a "financial play" to gain favor with the Trump administration, which has been critical of such initiatives. The article also notes that Carr has been a vocal opponent of DEI programs, and has argued that they are a form of "government overreach." The article does not provide a detailed analysis of the arguments on both sides of the issue, but rather focuses on the political implications of AT&T's decision and Carr's role in it. The article also does not offer any commentary on the merits or drawbacks of DEI programs in general.