💨 Abstract

President Donald Trump's executive order, aiming to increase his influence over the executive branch, faced a legal challenge from Democratic committees. They argued that the order could undermine the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) independence. However, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, stating insufficient evidence that the administration intended to apply the order to the FEC. The FEC, established to independently enforce campaign finance laws, has been targeted by Trump's efforts to control independent agencies.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff