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Trump Just Killed Independent Agencies

The White House now controls America’s watchdogs. Who’s left to stop him?

Feb 19, 2025
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The End of Independent Agencies

The myth of independent federal agencies died on February 18, 2025. President Donald Trump’s latest executive order strips regulatory bodies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their ability to interpret the laws they enforce. Ins…

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