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White House Nominates Danielle Thumann for FCC Spot

A senior attorney in FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s office, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority at the agency

Jake Neenan

Jake Neenan

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White House Nominates Danielle Thumann for FCC Spot
Photo of Danielle Thumann, senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, from LinkedIn

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 – President Donald Trump nominated Danielle Thumann to serve on the Federal Communications Commission.

The White House sent Thumann’s nomination to the Senate Friday. She is currently a senior counsel in FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s office.

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