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Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies


Published on 2025-02-20 10:41:01 - NPR
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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.

The article from NPR, published on February 19, 2025, discusses former President Donald Trump's ongoing legal and political battles concerning his influence over independent agencies. It highlights Trump's efforts to challenge the autonomy of these agencies, which include the Federal Reserve, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, among others. Trump has argued that these agencies should be more directly accountable to the executive branch, a stance that has led to significant legal scrutiny and debate over the separation of powers. Critics argue that Trump's actions threaten the independence necessary for these agencies to function effectively without political interference. The piece also covers reactions from current administration officials, legal experts, and members of Congress, who are divided on the issue, with some defending the traditional independence of these bodies while others support Trump's push for greater executive control.

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[ https://www.npr.org/2025/02/19/nx-s1-5302481/trump-independent-agencies ]
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