Trump Issues Order to Expand His Power Over Agencies Congress Made Independent
The president has already challenged statutory protections against summarily firing officials overseeing such agencies without cause.
Trump Signs Order That Seeks White House Control Over Independent Agencies
WASHINGTON—President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to give his political appointees far-reaching control over government agencies that Congress established to operate with some independence of the White House,
Trump order expands his power over independent agencies
President Donald Trump's new executive order could have dramatic implications for bank regulation by subjecting agencies to White House political control.
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 independent agencies.” | The White House's latest executive order would give the president greater control over federal agencies typically shielded by cross-term leadership appointments and dismissal protections.
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.
Trump signs executive orders limiting power of agencies, expanding IVF access
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order declaring that only the attorney general or the president, instead of federal regulators or bureaucrats, can speak for the U.S. when interpreting the meaning of laws carried out by the executive branch.
Hassett to serve as Trump admin's contact with the Fed amid inflation fight
Kevin Hassett, a key economic adviser to President Donald Trump, said that he will hold regular lunch meetings with Fed Chair ...
Can the Fed Look Past Trump’s Tariffs?
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.
Prediction: 3 Reasons Donald Trump Can Expect a Big Move in Inflation in 2025
Lowering interest rates while simultaneously raising tariffs could stoke higher inflation, and undo all of DOGE's work.
Federal Reserve Watch: Trump Starts To Move
Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening impacts inflation, interest rates, and economic growth. Read more on the ...
Why the Federal Reserve Remains Cautious about Changing Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is being cautious about changing interest rates due to uncertainty surrounding inflation and the impact ...
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What happened when Richard Nixon wanted more control over interest rates
This is a tale of a president pressuring the head of the central bank for political reasons. Burns fights it, then capitulates, and it lays the foundation for later inflation.
Why the Reserve Bank has little option but to cut interest rates
After more than six months of on-again off-again signals, interest rates are about to start a descent. But even with ...
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Federal judge blocks CFPB from laying off more employees
The ruling from a federal court in Washington, D.C., is a reprieve for CFPB staff who had been bracing for mass layoffs as ...