Trump, White House and Independent Agencies

Trump Signs Order Giving White House Control Over Independent Agencies
WASHINGTON—President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that seeks to give his political appointees far-reaching control over federal agencies that for decades have operated independently of White House influence.
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 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.
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 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 executive order creating White House Faith Office again
President Trump has signed an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office, an office he had during his first term.
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Trump reestablishes White House Faith Office, places Paula White-Cain in charge
As with his first administration, Trump is replacing the existing White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives ...
White House says ‘the real constitutional crisis is taking place within our judicial branch’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says judges are "abusing their power to unilaterally block President Trump's ...
White House Forces Showdown Over Congress’s Power of the Purse
The confirmation of Russell T. Vought to lead the powerful White House budget office is likely to escalate the funding fights ...
White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda
One White House official called legal roadblocks an "occupational hazard," while a number of legal experts worry the country ...
White House says it’s the judges — not Trump — causing a ‘constitutional crisis’
The White House says court rulings going against the Trump administration are coming from “judicial activists” on the bench ...