WASHINGTON—President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that seeks to give his political appointees far-reaching control over federal agencies that for decades have operated independently of White House influence.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), the White House confirmed Tuesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the order directs policy recommendations to protect IVF access and reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs.

The president has already challenged statutory protections against summarily firing officials overseeing such agencies without cause.

President Donald Trump's new executive order could have dramatic implications for bank regulation by subjecting agencies to White House political control.

The Trump administration has taken another step to centralize the executive branch with a new order that “reins in independent agencies.” | The White House's latest executive order would give the president greater control over federal agencies typically shielded by cross-term leadership appointments and dismissal protections.

Trump signed an executive order to protect IVF access, aiming to reduce costs and ensure treatment availability, which was announced at Mar-a-Lago.

President Trump has signed an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office, an office he had during his first term.