Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
Summary
Sen. Ted Cruz plans a November 10 hearing for President Donald Trump’s nominee Danielle Thumann Severs, seeking to advance her confirmation before Democrats take control of the Senate in January 2027. Her confirmation could give Republicans a 3-1 majority on the FCC, while Democrats argue the commission should fill its vacancies in a bipartisan way and warn that an all-Republican panel could face legal challenges.Key Facts
- Cruz, a Texas Republican and chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, announced the nomination hearing for November 10.
- Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs, an attorney and senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, in August.
- The FCC currently has vacancies, and Trump has not nominated a Democrat for one of its empty seats.
- FCC Democrat Anna Gomez would have to leave the commission at the end of 2027 unless Trump renominates her.
- The Communications Act requires three FCC members for a quorum and limits how many commissioners may belong to the same political party.
- Sen. Ron Wyden warned that an all-Republican FCC could act unlawfully and face court challenges.
- Gomez called on Congress to fill the FCC vacancies in a bipartisan manner.
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