GoKawiilSenate Democrats resist Trump FCC nominee, vow to investigate Chairman Carr
At a Commerce Committee hearing, Senate Democrats opposed confirming Danielle Thumann Severs, Trump's nominee for an open FCC seat, arguing Republicans should not fill the position during the lame-duck period before Democrats gain congressional majorities in January 2027. Sen. Ben Ray Luján pressed Thumann Severs on whether she backs Chairman Brendan Carr's actions against broadcasters, including Jimmy Kimmel's removal from the air, and she said she had not advised Carr on media matters. Luján also said Democrats plan to use subpoena power and frequent hearings to question Carr once they control both chambers.