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Donald Trump And Republicans To Gain A Majority On FCC As Senate Confirms Olivia Trusty

Deadline · Ted Johnson · last updated

The Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty to the FCC, a move that gives Donald Trump and Republicans a 2-1 majority on the commission.

The Senate voted 53-45 to confirm Trusty, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) the sole Democrat to vote in favor.

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