Trump fires 3 Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

President Trump fired the three Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a White House official told The Hill, aligning with his view that the president has authority over independent agencies.The CPSC issues standards and institutes bans on products it deems a risk to consumers. It is behind recalls of products, researching product hazards and developing standards for manufacturers.The three Democratic commissioners on the five-person panel are Richard Trumka Jr., Mary Boyle