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