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Trump ousts bipartisan commission in latest effort to reshape elections before midterms
The Biden administration dismissed all remaining members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move criticized by Democrats and election experts as politically motivated efforts to control and politicize the election process ahead of the midterm elections. The White House defended the dismissals, citing a Supreme Court decision that increased the president’s authority over independent agencies. The commission, created by Congress in 2002, provides guidance on voting systems and has disbursed over $1 billion for election security efforts, but cannot act until new members are confirmed by the Senate. Critics expressed concerns that removing these members will weaken election infrastructure and undermine efforts to ensure fair and secure elections.
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