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Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs, of North Carolina, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2024. She currently serves as senior counsel to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. If her nomination is confirmed, it would give Republicans a 3-1 advantage at the FCC (with one remaining seat still unfilled).
FCC Chair Says ABC’s Decision to Not Broadcast Trump Speech Live Will Be Part of Agency’s Review of Station Licenses
Are TV broadcasters obligated to carry the U.S. president’s comments live on their government-licensed airwaves? The current head of the Federal Communications Commission indicated that he believes they are.