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Coverage dated February 18, 2025

Trump’s New Executive Order Targets Independent Agencies

Headline from Forbes

On February 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that brings independent regulatory agencies under White House control.

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  1. Forbes

    Trump’s New Executive Order Targets Independent Agencies (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    On February 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that brings independent regulatory agencies under White House control.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Trump Orders Independent Agencies to Follow His Read of the Law, Not the Courts (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday calling for independent agencies to use his and his attorney general's interpretation of the law.

  3. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    The executive order would affect agencies like the SEC and FDIC, but it excludes the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors and Open Market Committee.

  4. New York Post

    Trump signs executive order to expand control of independent agencies (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to expand his control over "so-called independent agencies" in a bid to reign in regulatory departments -- including the Federal Trade Commission -- that are currently out of direct White House control.

  5. Newsweek

    Donald Trump expands his power (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The President has signed an executive order which requires independent agencies to consult with the White House on priorities and performance standards.

  6. UPI

    Trump signs executive order to expand his control of independent agencies (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to expand the president's control over independent regulatory agencies.

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