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Thumann Severs Confirmation Hearing Set for Sept. 17

If confirmed, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority at the FCC

Jake Neenan

Sep 11, 2026 — 2 min read

Photo of Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas Thursday by Jessica Tobias/AP

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2026 – Danielle Thumann Severs’ confirmation hearing has been set for Sept. 17.

President Donald Trump had nominated Thumann Severs, a top attorney for Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, to fill a vacant seat at the agency and give Republicans a 3-1 majority.

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