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

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.

In a sweeping move to assert greater control over federal regulatory agencies, President Biden issued an executive order on Monday mandating stricter White House oversight of rulemaking across the executive branch, including so-called independent regulatory agencies.