President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order bringing independent agencies under the control of the White House — an action that would greatly expand his power but is likely to attract significant legal challenges.

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to expand the president's control over independent regulatory agencies.

President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order Tuesday that would allow the White House to control independent agencies that have long operated outside of its influence. The sweeping order,

The president has already challenged statutory protections against summarily firing officials overseeing such agencies without cause.

President Donald Trump's new executive order could have dramatic implications for bank regulation by subjecting agencies to White House political control.