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Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control

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Briefings

Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, is advancing a nomination for Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC, potentially securing a 3-1 majority before Democrats regain Senate control in January 2027. This move aims to ensure a 3-0 Republican advantage at the end of the term if Trump does not renominate FCC Democrat Anna Gomez. The nomination hearing occurred on November 10, 2026, following Cruz's final months as Senate Commerce Committee chairman.

Key points

• Senator Ted Cruz announced a November 10, 2026 nomination hearing for Trump's FCC nominee Danielle Thumann Severs.
• If confirmed, the nomination would create a 3-1 Republican majority on the FCC before Democrats regain Senate control in January 2027.

Context

This finding is based on a 2026 article reporting on Senator Ted Cruz's strategy to secure a Republican majority on the FCC prior to the January 2027 Senate midterm loss. The nomination hearing for Danielle Thumann Severs was held on November 10, 2026, following Cruz's final months as Senate Commerce Committee chairman.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026. The article does not confirm the final outcome of the nomination hearing or the specific date of the FCC vote. It does not provide details on the final FCC majority or the specific circumstances under which Gomez would leave the commission.

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