Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process - AP News
President Trump has removed members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission following a Supreme Court ruling that allows the president to fire independent agency board members without cause. The move is part of an ongoing effort to influence federal election administration.
Why it matters
This action marks a significant shift in the balance of power between the executive branch and independent federal agencies responsible for election integrity.
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President Donald Trump has ousted members of a bipartisan federal election commission that resisted his efforts to require would-be voters to document their U.S. citizenship before registering.
The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Commission, which distributes federal grants to states, oversees the testing of voting systems and maintains the national voter registration form.
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