It was supposed to be a tax and border bill. It could also hand Trump vast new executive powers

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A draft bill from the House Judiciary Committee would expand Trump’s executive power by curtailing the FTC’s antitrust enforcement capabilities, aligning with broader efforts to consolidate presidential control over independent agencies

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[1] It was supposed to be a tax and border bill. It could also hand Trump vast · Apr 29, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Trump's Antitrust Strategy Continues to Take Shape with New FTC Picks · Apr 29, 2025 Tier 2

[3] Trump 2025 Antitrust Agenda: Targeting Regulatory Barriers · Apr 29, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “It was supposed to be a tax and border bill. It could also hand Trump vast new executive powers.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 29, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-29--it-was-supposed-to-be-a-tax-and-border-bill-it-could-also-ha/