Source: United Press International
“President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to expand the president’s control over independent regulatory agencies and declaring that only the president and the attorney general can interpret the meanings of laws. Trump signed the executive order Tuesday at his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort as he continues to try to consolidate the power of the federal government. According to the order, all executive departments and agencies must submit for review all proposed and final regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of the President for review to ensure they are consistent with ‘the President’s policies and priorities.’ … Independent agencies affected by the move include the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission.” (02/19/25)
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/02/19/Trump-independent-agencies/4871739950466/