Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat
Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been operating with a short staff during President Trump's second term. Now, the administration is set to appoint a new commissioner, potentially altering the historic 3-2 Republican majority. President Trump, in a departure from tradition, has nominated Republican Danielle Thumann Severs to fill an empty spot on the FCC.
Thumann Severs, currently serving as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's senior counsel, must secure confirmation from the Republican-controlled Senate before assuming her role as a commissioner.
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