Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators

President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.

Feb 20, 2025 - 21:02
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Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators
President Trump signed an executive order to give him and other presidents greater power over independent regulatory agencies — entities Congress set up to be shielded from White House control.

President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.

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