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President Moves to Reshape Election Oversight | California News
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The president just gutted the Election Assistance Commission — a bipartisan watchdog that funds state elections and certifies voting tech — after its members refused to back his push for citizenship proof in voter registration. With two Democrats and one Republican gone (the last Republican resigned), the agency is now dangerously undermanned, and it’s unclear if replacements will be appointed — which could cripple election funding and oversight. The White House says it’s just exercising legal authority under a recent Supreme Court ruling, but critics scream this is a blatant power grab designed to undermine trust ahead of midterms. With states running elections, this move feels like a dangerous overreach — and it’s happening right when voters need the most confidence.
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