President Trump plans to shut down the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the agency responsible for issuing recalls and ensuring product safety for US citizens.
The Office of Management and Budget suggested merging CPSC's responsibilities into a non-existent division within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump fired the commission's three Democratic members without cause, leading to legal challenges and concerns over reduced scrutiny on business products.
The move to eliminate or alter CPSC operations has raised questions about the independence of such agencies and their oversight roles in protecting consumers.