A recently leaked and apparently genuine Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Budget “Passback” memorandum—the OMB’s official feedback mechanism for budget submissions from federal agencies—signals major changes to the...more
The Trump administration has taken two actions that will dramatically increase White House control over federal commissions, boards, and officials that were previously considered independent. These actions are likely to...more
President Trump’s February 18th Executive Order entitled, “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,” represents a sweeping effort to consolidate federal executive branch lawmaking power with the President. The Order’s...more