Independent agencies targeted by Trump’s latest executive order
A regulatory expert said the directive will likely be challenged in court, as Congress has largely shielded some of the affected agencies from involvement by the White House.
Trump Seeks Greater Control of Independent Regulators With His New Executive Order
President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal C
Trump order challenges independence of FCC, FTC and financial regulators
The order is the latest example of Trump’s embrace of a broad and controversial theory of executive power. The White House is confident the Supreme Court will bless his approach.
Trump signs order to claim power over independent agencies
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order bringing independent agencies under the control of the White House — an action that would greatly expand his power but is likely to attract significant legal challenges.
Analysis-Trump tightens grip on independent agencies to test limits of presidential power
Testing the limits of presidential power, Donald Trump this week tightened his grip on U.S. government agencies that for years have taken pride in their independence overseeing such matters as elections,
Trump Tests Fed’s Independence With Order Expanding Authority Over Agencies
A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.
Why independent agencies were created to be independent
President Trump claims power over independent regulators in a new order. NPR asks Jane Manners, law professor at Temple University, why independent agencies were created to be independent.
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Fed unions take lead in resistance to Trump’s presidential power grab
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Military spouses working remotely exempt from return-to-office mandate for federal employees
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Trump to sign executive order instructing agencies to hunt down regulations that violate Constitution
The executive order will require federal agencies to submit a list to the Office of Management and Budget of regulations that ...