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President Moves to Reshape Election Oversight | Global News
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The president just axed two bipartisan Election Assistance Commission members — a move that could reshape how U.S. elections are run — using a new Supreme Court ruling that lets him fire agency board members without cause. This commission, created in 2002 to help states with voting systems and federal grants, had resisted his push for citizenship proof in voter registration — a move courts previously blocked. Democrats are furious, calling it a dangerous politicization of elections, especially with midterms looming. The White House says it’s about securing every legal vote, but critics warn this undermines the independence of federal election oversight — and it’s unclear if the president will replace them or leave the seats vacant.
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