President Donald Trump has fired the three Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) who were appointed by former President Joe Biden, according to The Hill.
The move, which leaves CPSC with just two Republican members on its board, is the Trump administration’s most recent test of the limits of presidential authority over independent agencies.
The panel develops product standards for manufacturers, researches product safety hazards and issues bans on products it deems risky for consumers. It also triggers product recalls.
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