Senate Democrats opposed Trump's nominee Danielle Thumann Severs for an FCC commissioner seat during the lame-duck period and announced plans to launch probes of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr once they gain majority control in January 2027. Democrats criticized the timing of the confirmation push and questioned the nominee on Carr's contentious actions against TV broadcasters.
Background
The FCC is set to face a leadership change as Democrats will control both chambers of Congress starting January 2027, creating political tension over pending commissioner nominations and agency direction.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026 at 05:55 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10