The executive order puts independent federal agencies under the watch of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, architect of the conservative blueprint.

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to expand the president's control over independent regulatory agencies.

Testing the limits of presidential power, Donald Trump this week tightened his grip on U.S. government agencies that for years have taken pride in their independence overseeing such matters as elections,

President Donald Trump took another step in his mission to assert control over the executive branch by signing an order that curbs the ability of independent agencies to operate outside the bounds of the president’s agenda,