Trump Abruptly Fires Remaining Election Assistance Commission Members

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President Trump terminated the last three members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal body without active members.
This move follows a Supreme Court decision and aligns with Trump's push for federal intervention in voting processes ahead of the midterm elections.

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President Trump terminated the last three members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal body without active members. This move follows a Supreme Court decision and aligns with Trump's push for federal intervention in voting processes ahead of the midterm elections.

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