President Trump yesterday issued an executive order declaring sweeping power over agencies that were created to operate independently from the White House. The order declares that "officials who wield vast executive power must be supervised and controlled by the people's elected President," and that "it shall be the policy of the executive branch to ensure Presidential supervision a...
Executive Order Grants White House Oversight of Independent Agencies
Presidential Control and Supervision Emphasized
President Trump has issued an executive order asserting the authority of the White House over independent agencies that have traditionally operated with autonomy. The order declares that officials with significant executive power must be overseen by the elected President to ensure "supervision and control of the entire executive branch."
Affected Agencies and Provisions
The accompanying fact sheet released by the White House specifies that the order encompasses agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Election Commission.
Under the new arrangement, independent agencies will be required to submit draft regulations for White House review, with the exception of the monetary policy functions of the Federal Reserve. Additionally, agencies must consult with the White House on their priorities and strategic plans, and the order provides increased oversight of agency budgets.
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