Analysis-Trump Tightens Grip on Independent Agencies to Test Limits of Presidential Power
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - 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, stock markets and labor unrest.
Trump signs executive order to exert control over independent agencies
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that seeks to bring independent federal agencies under his control.
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.
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 claims expanded power over independent agencies
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to give the president greater power over independent regulatory agencies — government entities Congress set up to be shielded from White House control.
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 could violate the Constitution.
Rand Paul gives post-election endorsement to Trump: 'I was wrong'
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Trump says he would have had a ‘very nasty life’ if he lost the election
The president’s remarks were a surprisingly public acknowledgment that he had campaigned for his freedom as much as for the ...
Dismantling of federal efforts to monitor election interference creates opening for foreign meddling
President Donald Trump's administration has disbanded an FBI task force focused on investigating foreign influence campaigns ...
Sotomayor criticizes presidential immunity case as putting the high court’s legitimacy on the line
In her first public comments since the start of Trump's second term, Justice Sotomayor said she believes the ruling puts the ...
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