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OIRA: The tiny office that's about to remake the federal government

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OIRA: The tiny office that's about to remake the federal government

Planet Money

2025/04/16
Planet Money

Planet Money

2025/04/16
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OIRA — the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs — is an obscure, but powerful federal office around the corner from the White House. President Trump has decided that it should get even more powerful. For the last 45 years, OIRA has overseen most f...

Highlights

The podcast delves into the expansion of OIRA's authority under President Trump, focusing on the implications for independent federal agencies and the broader democratic framework. By issuing Executive Order 14215, the administration seeks to integrate these agencies into the regulatory review process traditionally managed by OIRA.
00:00
Regulations made by agencies matter in daily life.
06:36
OIRA serves as a tool for the president to manage regulations.
12:58
Presidents now have oversight over independent agency regulations.
23:44
The White House confirmed the executive order expanding OIRA's power is based on the unitary executive theory.
23:00
Christina sees the executive order expanding OIRA's power as a step towards autocracy.

Chapters

Why Does OIRA Matter in Shaping Federal Rules?
00:00
How Did Trump Amplify OIRA's Influence?
06:36
What Happens When Independent Agencies Lose Autonomy?
12:58
Could This Executive Order Trigger a Constitutional Debate?
19:44
Is the Shift Toward Centralized Power Here to Stay?
23:00

Transcript

Erica Barris: This is Planet Money from NPR. Keith Romer: So I want you to rank the following in terms of your emotional attachment to them. Chocolate, sunsets, puppies, the study of regulation. Susan Dudley: Let's see. Puppies, chocolate, sunset, the st...