President Donald Trump’s executive order grasping far greater control over independent federal agencies embraces a constitutionally questionable theory that presidents dating back to Ronald Reagan have considered – and ultimately rejected.

A sweeping executive order issued by President Donald Trump on Feb. 18 aims to bring the nation’s independent financial regulators under White House oversight, marking a shift in how the agencies have operated since their inception.

The order will require all independent federal agencies and executive branches to now submit draft regulations so they can be reviewed by the White House.

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.

the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission — will now submit major regulations to the White House Office of Management and Budget, which is overseen by Russell Vought. Vought will establish "performance standards and ...

Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) refers to a situation where a foreign entity has the power to directly or indirectly influence

Trump’s new executive order brings independent agencies under White House review, but now needs congressional backing to ensure lasting accountability and reduced burdens.