President Donald Trump has signed Executive Order 14215, titled 'Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,' along with related directives aimed at increasing presidential oversight over independent federal regulatory agencies. These orders, signed on February 18, extend control over agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The executive orders require independent agencies to submit major regulatory actions for review and approval by the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). This process, previously limited to executive branch departments, introduces OMB performance standards and mandates White House liaisons within agencies. The orders also assert the president's authority to remove heads of independent agencies at will, replacing the current requirement of removal for cause. This shift is likely to face legal challenges, as it alters the traditionally insulated structure of these agencies designed by Congress. Additionally, the administration has directed agencies to review existing regulations for consistency with its policy objectives, with a focus on deregulation. The measures could have significant implications for agencies like FERC, potentially delaying major policy adoption and creating uncertainty in regulatory processes.