Trump, Congress and Independent

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’s new order gives White House appointees greater control over Congress agencies
The directive is anticipated to impact various independent agencies, such as the Federal Election Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Fed
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 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 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.
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US advertises 'cuffs and shackles' treatment for illegal immigrants in video
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US EPA grants West Virginia authority to oversee carbon capture
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US Postal Service head to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, losses and cost cuts
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