Signs Executive Order 14215 putting independent agencies under White House control

Trump signed Executive Order 14215, "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies," which requires independent regulatory agencies (like the SEC, FCC, and FTC) to submit their regulations and budgets to the White House for approval. The order establishes a "White House Liaison" in every agency, effectively stripping them of their independence and consolidating regulatory power within the executive branch. Critics called it a massive power grab that undermines the nonpartisan nature of federal oversight.

"Restoring democracy and accountability in government... ensuring that all federal agencies are accountable to the President." — White House Fact Sheet