Trump’s FTC firings stir debate about agency independence
President Trump’s dismissal of two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is raising new questions about ...
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DNC Files First Challenge to Executive Order Seizing Power From Independent Regulatory Agencies, but With a Twist That May Limit Its Reach
We recently covered executive order 14215, titled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” the second Trump administration’s most ...
Democrats ask judge to block Trump executive order giving him more control over FEC
The Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign ...
Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission
The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.
Trump fires both Democratic FTC commissioners, setting stage for legal brawl
President Trump has fired both of the Federal Trade Commission’s Democratic members, setting up a legal battle that will have major implications for a key bipartisan regulatory agency ...
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FERC chair opts not to criticize Trump after FTC firings
Mark Christie says his White House meetings indicate firings and cuts aren’t on the horizon for the top U.S. energy regulator ...