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 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 signs executive order to expand his control over FCC, SEC and more
The order will require all independent federal agencies and executive branches to now submit draft regulations so they can be reviewed by the White House.
'Would Anyone Say These Are Organs of Congress?': Trump Exerts Control Over Agencies
Trump ordered independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Communications Commission to submit proposed regulations to the White House to ensure they are in line with the president’s priorities.
Trump order declares independent US agencies aren’t independent anymore
The executive order is likely to be challenged in court. Separately, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to reverse a judge's ruling that blocked Trump's attempt to fire the head of the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that protects government whistleblowers.
Republican Congressman Slams Trump’s “Out of Control” Executive Orders
A Republican member of Congress thinks that Donald Trump’s executive order spree has gone too far. Representative Troy Balderson, whose district comprises areas in central and southeastern Ohio, said Thursday that the president’s orders are “getting out of control,
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's Latest Executive Order Is a Big Step Towards Authoritarian Control
The alleged constitutional basis of this power grab is complete moonshine. Will Congress and the courts allow it?
Democratic US Senator Questions Trump's FTC Chairman Over Agency Independence
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, on Friday said he is concerned that Federal Trade Commission ...
Trump’s FTC is looking into censorship on tech platforms
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday that it will launch a public inquiry into "censorship by tech platforms," ...
What to know about Trump’s executive order and ‘unprecedented’ power grab within the government
President Donald Trump’s executive order grasping far greater control over independent federal agencies embraces a ...
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FTC, SEC and other independent federal agencies must clear regulations by White House, Trump orders
The Trump administration has taken another step to centralize the executive branch with a new order that “reins in ...
Trump signs order to expand White House control of independent agencies
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent ...
The White House tightens control over the Fed — but not on rates
A new executive order gives President Donald Trump's appointees more power over independent agencies, including how the Fed ...
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Trump makes move to control independent regulatory agencies
Trump’s new EO would effectively bring the FTC, SEC, FDIC under control of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget The White House has already said that Trump has the authority to ...