During her confirmation hearing on November 10, 2026, Danielle Thumann, nominated by Donald Trump for the Federal Communications Commission, was questioned by Senate Democrats about the agency's recent actions viewed as detrimental to press freedom. Thumann, currently senior counsel to FCC chair Brendan Carr, is anticipated to be approved due to the Republican majority. Senator Ben Ray Luján emphasized that the commission's actions will be scrutinized when Democrats regain control in January.
Key facts
- Danielle Thumann is nominated to serve as an FCC commissioner.
- The hearing took place on November 10, 2026.
- Senate Democrats questioned Thumann about the FCC's actions toward ABC and Jimmy Kimmel.
- Thumann is currently senior counsel to FCC chair Brendan Carr.
- Senator Ben Ray Luján stated that actions will be monitored when Democrats regain control.
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