Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen White House Oversight of SEC and Other Regulatory Agencies

According to foreign media reports on the 18th (local time), President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring independent federal regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to be subject to White House oversight.

Specifically, under the executive order, these agencies must submit draft regulations to the White House for review before publishing them and must consult with the Trump administration on priorities and strategic planning.