Democrats oppose FCC nominee, plan probes of Chairman Carr

Senate Democrats opposed President Trump’s nominee for an open FCC seat, criticizing Republicans for advancing a commissioner during the lame-duck period before Democrats regain congressional control in 2027. Democrats also plan to investigate FCC Chairman Brendan Carr once they hold the majority. During the nomination hearing for Danielle Thumann Severs, Trump’s nominee, Democrats questioned her stance on Carr’s actions against TV broadcasters, including efforts to remove Jimmy Kimmel from airwaves. Thumann Severs declined to specify policy disagreements with Carr but stated she had not advised him on media-related matters. Sen. Ben Ray Luján predicted Carr would face frequent congressional scrutiny under Democratic majorities, suggesting his tenure might last only months due to increased oversight.