Executive Branch

White House Announces Historic Reduction in Red Tape

The federal government cut 646 regulations in 2025, exceeding the goal set by the president.
White House Announces Historic Reduction in Red Tape
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russ Vought testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on June 25, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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WASHINGTON—The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced on Friday that federal agencies cut 646 regulations while introducing only five new ones in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the target set by President Donald Trump.

In total, cutting red tape has saved $211.8 billion, which is more than $600 for every American, according to the OMB.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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