alt Hacker News"Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies" – Executive Order
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all during covid and the biden admin we couldnt talk about any politics here. what a bunch of poppycock.
I think it's highly likely that the Democratic party will never govern the United States again.
Every single move the current government is making increasingly seems to be a clever way to stack the chips in their favor in perpetuity.
We seem to be living though the backstory of how some far-off sci-fi civilization came to be, replete with greedy tech corps in the ears and pockets of narcissistic leaders.
The irony is that it's impossible to say if this will ultimately play out as a dystopian horror or a utopian fantasy.
Didn’t we decide to not talk here about US politics?
Here is the Google Gemini summary of the text of the Executive Order: "This executive order aims to increase Presidential control over the executive branch, including independent regulatory agencies. It asserts that the Constitution vests executive power in the President, who is accountable to the people. The order argues that independent agencies have operated with too little Presidential oversight, undermining accountability. Therefore, the order mandates that all executive departments and agencies, including independent agencies (with specific exceptions for the Federal Reserve), submit proposed and final significant regulatory actions to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review. It also directs the Director of OMB to establish performance standards for agency heads, review agency obligations, and adjust apportionments to align with Presidential policies. Furthermore, it requires agency heads to consult with the Executive Office of the President, establish a White House Liaison position, and submit strategic plans to OMB for clearance. Finally, it clarifies that the President and Attorney General provide authoritative legal interpretations for the executive branch, binding all employees, and that no employee can advance a contrary interpretation without authorization. The order includes standard severability and general provisions, stating it doesn't create any enforceable rights and is subject to applicable law and appropriations."
Personally, it seems better to have elected oversight of such powerful (and expensive) organizations rather than non-elected oversight.
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