Trump nominates Carr's senior counsel Danielle Thumann Severs to FCC commissioner seat

President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to serve as an FCC commissioner, the White House announced on 7 August 2026 (Reuters). She is senior counsel to Chairman Brendan Carr. If confirmed, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority on the five-seat commission, which has operated with three members. One seat remains unfilled (Variety). The nomination heads to the Senate; no timeline is set.