Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
Senator Ted Cruz, as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has scheduled a November 10 nomination hearing for Danielle Thumann Severs, Trump's FCC nominee. If confirmed, Severs would give Republicans a 3-1 majority on the FCC. The move occurs before Democrats assume Senate control in January 2027 and reflects Republican efforts to secure regulatory advantage during the current session.
Key points
- Nomination hearing set for November 10 for FCC candidate Danielle Thumann Severs
- Confirmation would create unusual 3-1 Republican majority on FCC
- Timing reflects effort to lock in Republican control before Senate flips
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