Mar 02 2025 1 mins 1
The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for March 3, 2025
Executive Order Asserting Presidential Authority Over Independent Agencies Could Put Federal Election Oversight Under Partisan Control
On February 18th, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order #14215, entitled “Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies.” It claims Presidential authority over historically independent agencies – including the Federal Election Commission.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
American Democracy Minute - Trump Attempts to Fire Federal Election Commission Chair ‘Effective Immediately.’ It’s Not Legal.
The American Presidency Project - Executive Order 14215—"Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies"
Democratic National Committee - DNC, DCCC & DSCC File Lawsuit Against Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Ending Free and Fair Elections
Politico - National Dems sue over Trump executive order they say could weaponize FEC
U.S. District Court for DC - Democratic National Committee, DCCC, DSCC v. Trump
USA Today - Trump-Elon Musk interview violated campaign finance regulations, Democratic PAC claims
NPR - Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators
Groups Taking Action
Brennan Center, Public Citizen
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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