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Trump Nominates FCC Lawyer Danielle Thumann, an Adviser to Chairman Brendan Carr, to Serve as Commissioner

President Donald Trump on Friday nominated Danielle Thumann, who currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, to serve as a commissioner on the agency.

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The nomination of Danielle Thumann to serve as an FCC commissioner marks a significant development in the agency's composition. Thumann currently holds the position of senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, indicating her familiarity with the agency's inner workings and her potential to hit the ground running if confirmed. The nomination would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the FCC, with one remaining seat still unfilled, suggesting a shift in the agency's balance of power.

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