Carr, who joined the FCC as a staffer in 2012, is a prime example of the kind of MAGA transformation we so often see now, where previously old-school Republicans who favor deregulation suddenly see federal agencies as tools to target Trump's perceived enemies.

Chair Brendan Carr did not address a social media post by President Trump demanding Comcast be forced to pay “vast sums” to the federal

The order will require all independent federal agencies and executive branches to now submit draft regulations so they can be reviewed by the White House.

“If the Supreme Court ultimately overrules [the doctrine] and commissioners at independent agencies are effectively made at-will employees, then the White House would be able to wield tremendous power over these agencies by simply threatening to remove any commissioner who doesn’t vote in line with the administration’s policies and priorities.”

Republican FCC Chair Brendan Carr slammed former Transportation Secretary Buttgieg for claiming the Trump administration is putting Americans "at risk" with incompetence.

Other agencies that would be affected by new order include Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission

FCC chief Brendan Carr aims to 're-empower' local TV stations and he suggested that Congress consider tighter regulations on social media giants.

The order is the latest example of Trump’s embrace of a broad and controversial theory of executive power. The White House is confident the Supreme Court will bless his approach.

An accompanying fact sheet issued by the White House said the order applies to "so-called independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and ...

President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission,