Election Assistance Commission

A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking access to New Jersey's private voter data, ruling the state is not required to share its digital voter registration system under federal law. The decision follows a state report identifying over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote, which the administration argued supported its case but the judge deemed irrelevant to the legal analysis.

Liza Cochran argues that Vermonters should prioritize voting in the Aug. 11 primary to maintain local agency amid distractions from national politics. The article highlights concerns about President Trump's influence on midterms, including his firing of Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission and efforts to undermine election confidence.

President Donald Trump claimed U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks by foreign actors like China, citing declassified documents to support his assertions. Critics argue his remarks aim to undermine trust in election results and advantage Republicans in midterms, following recent actions such as firing EAC members and restricting mail-in ballots.

President Donald Trump claimed US election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks by foreign actors, citing declassified documents, but provided no evidence of actual interference. Critics accused him of undermining trust in elections to benefit Republicans, following actions like firing members of the Election Assistance Commission and pushing restrictive voting laws.

The Trump administration is implementing strategies to transform U.S. immigration courts into an enforcement tool for deportation policies by removing judges, replacing them with new adjudicators, and pressuring remaining judges through threats and poor working conditions. These actions follow a Supreme Court ruling that increased presidential control over federal agencies, enabling the dismissal of bipartisan commission members and fostering a climate of fear among judges.

President Donald Trump claims U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks by foreign actors, citing declassified documents without providing proof of interference affecting election outcomes. Democrats and advocates criticized his remarks as an attempt to undermine trust in elections and advantage Republicans, following recent actions to restrict voter access.

President Donald Trump claimed in a primetime address that U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks by foreign actors, citing declassified documents but providing no proof of interference affecting election outcomes. He accused China of compromising voter data in 18 states ahead of the 2020 election and criticized Democrats for undermining confidence in election systems. Critics argued his remarks aimed to sow distrust and advantage Republicans in upcoming midterms.

President Donald Trump claimed foreign actors like China could compromise U.S. election infrastructure, citing declassified documents without evidence of actual interference. Critics accused him of undermining election trust and benefiting Republicans. Trump also promoted the SAVE America Act to restrict voter access.

President Donald Trump claimed U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks, citing declassified documents without providing evidence of actual interference. Critics accused him of undermining trust in elections and politicizing the issue ahead of midterms, while he promoted the SAVE America Act to restrict voter access.

President Donald Trump claimed U.S. election infrastructure is vulnerable to foreign cyberattacks, citing declassified documents but providing no evidence of actual interference affecting election outcomes. Critics accused him of undermining trust in elections to benefit Republicans, while Trump linked the claims to alleged Chinese data compromises and advocated for restrictive voting legislation.

ICE officers shot and killed a man in Maine. The article includes discussions on the shooting's implications, the elimination of the Election Assistance Commission by Pres. Trump, and nine political categories shaping American views.

Election preparations involve state and local jurisdictions with federal support, but the agency aiding these efforts is currently nonfunctional. Thomas Hicks, a former member of the Election Assistance Commission, discussed challenges in this election year.

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned that President Trump's removal of remaining Democratic members from an independent election administration commission is part of a deliberate plan to influence the upcoming midterm elections. Cobb stated this action puts 'his thumb on the scale' of the midterms.

The White House considered declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump removed leaders of the Election Assistance Commission, according to a report. Trump explored bypassing the federal election agency in this context.

President Trump has removed the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan federal agency that assists state and local officials in managing elections and certifying voting equipment. The action occurs as planning for the midterm elections is underway.

President Trump accused of trying to rig the US midterm elections after firing three members of the Election Assistance Commission, paralyzing the agency responsible for election administration. The move is described as a 'brazen attempt' to control elections.

President Trump removed members of the Election Assistance Commission, citing a Supreme Court ruling that allowed him to fire FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter as legal precedent. The White House linked the removals to the ruling, with the action occurring months before midterm elections.

President Donald Trump removed two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission, Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, and the Republican member Christy McCormick resigned. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling granting the president authority to dismiss agency board members, as the commission had resisted Trump's push to require voter citizenship documentation on registration forms.

President Donald Trump removed two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission, which resisted his push to require voter citizenship documentation. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential authority over agency boards and may disrupt the commission's operations ahead of midterm elections.

President Donald Trump removed members of the Election Assistance Commission who opposed his push to require voters to document U.S. citizenship before registration. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling granting the president authority to dismiss agency board members, and the White House cited efforts to secure elections and ensure legal votes are counted.

President Trump removed Benjamin Hovland and Thomas Hicks, members of the Election Assistance Commission, while Republican Christy McCormick resigned. The White House confirmed the action to The Hill, stating the President reserves the right to remove individuals.

Republicans in Congress face challenges passing a new party-line bill amid a tight legislative calendar and public skepticism about the benefits of their previous major legislation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes provisions like Trump-branded child investment accounts and sunsetting clean energy tax credits, struggles to gain public traction, while intraparty disputes and time constraints hinder progress on new initiatives. President Donald Trump's removal of election commissioners adds to the GOP's political pressures.

President Donald Trump relieved all three serving commissioners of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) via email. The EAC, established by the Help America Vote Act in 2002, requires three commissioners to operate but now has none. The agency's remaining authority falls to the Executive Director, with limited operations continuing.

Trump terminates remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission following a Supreme Court ruling that expanded his powers. The bipartisan EAC now has no commissioners and an uncertain future, with it unclear if Trump will appoint new members.

President Donald Trump removed the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission, a bipartisan agency responsible for setting voting system standards and providing funding for upgrades. The president fired two Democrats and allowed the Republican to resign, leaving the agency without a functioning board as he seeks to influence election procedures ahead of midterms.

President Trump removed the remaining members of the federal Election Assistance Commission, with Democratic commissioners Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland fired and Republican Christy McCormick resigning. The agency now has no commissioners, and the White House cited the Slaughter decision as justification.

Donald Trump terminated the remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, which oversees mail-voter registration and election administration. The three commissioners were removed via resignation and email notification from the White House presidential personnel office just months before the midterm elections.