India, Feb. 19 -- Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order requiring all federal agencies to submit draft regulations for White House review.
There is no "carve-out for so-called independent agencies, except for the monetary policy functions of the Federal Reserve," the order says.
The order also makes it mandatory for all agencies to consult with the White House on their priorities and strategic plans, and the White House will set their performance standards.
The Office of Management and Budget will adjust the so-called independent agencies' apportionment to ensure tax dollars are spent wisely.
The President and the Attorney General will interpret the law for the executive branch, instead of having separate agencies ad...