Coverage dated May 8, 2025

Trump fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

The firings are his administration’s latest test to the limits of presidential power over independent agencies.

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Washington Examiner
Trump fires three Democrats at Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 8, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
The firings leave the independent agency with two Republicans, CPSC Chairman Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, on the five-person board.
CNN
Trump fires Democratic-appointed Consumer Product Safety commissioners (opens CNN)
Published May 8, 2025
CNN's feed description
The move comes as the Trump administration is facing legal scrutiny over its efforts to permanently fire board members at independent agencies.
Anchorage Daily News
Trump fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published May 8, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
The firings are his administration’s latest test to the limits of presidential power over independent agencies.
Engadget
Trump plans to shut down the Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens Engadget)
Published May 8, 2025
Engadget's feed description
President Donald Trump has fired the three Democratic members of the CPSC and reportedly wants to eliminate the agency entirely.
Delaware Public Media
Trump fires all 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 8, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The Consumer Product Safety Commission works to protect Americans from dangerous products and issuing recalls and warnings. It's the latest attempt by Trump to exact control over independent agencies.
UPI
Democrats decry being fired from Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens UPI)
Published May 8, 2025
UPI's feed description
President Donald Trump has fired three Democrats sitting on the five-member Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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