Senator Ted Cruz is pushing to confirm Trump's FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs during the lame-duck session, which would give Republicans a 3-1 majority on the commission. Senator Ron Wyden warned that an all-Republican FCC could face legal challenges, as federal law may require bipartisan membership under the Communications Act.
Background
The FCC is the US Federal Communications Commission, a regulatory body overseeing communications across the country. Commissioner appointments require Senate confirmation and traditionally reflect bipartisan balance.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Nov 5, 2026 at 03:08 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10