Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from the Election Assistance Commission

Election officials warn of potential chaos after SCOTUS brings Trump’s mail-voting order back to life

In its Monday ruling, the high court refrained from declaring Trump’s order lawful

The Independent UK

Oakland could join 47 other of the 100 most populous U.S. cities with strong mayor governments

Welcome to the Thursday, July 16, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

President Trump removes three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission

On July 9, President Donald Trump (R) removed the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving the four-seat commission without any members.

Ballotpedia

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

After Thursday night firings, election commission has no members

President Donald Trump on Thursday night removed the remaining members of a federal commission intended to assist with federal elections, amid his broader effort to control voting procedures and election administration. Trump fired Chair Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland from the Election Assistance Commission, while Republican commissioner Christy McCormick resigned.…

Roll Call

Trump fires final two US election commissioners ahead of 2026 midterms polls

The move sparked criticism from Democratic leaders and election officials, who argued that removing the agency's remaining commissioners so close to the 2026 midterm elections could disrupt election administration. Arizona secretary of state Adrian Fontes described the decision as "irresponsible and dangerous." "This administration remains dead set on causing chaos…

The Times of India

Trump fires three Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action leaves the four-member bipartisan commission entirely without sitting commissioners. The commission certifies voting systems and maintains the national mail voter registration form. These terminations…

The Economic Times

Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’

Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other duties

The Guardian - US

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Senate Rules advances three AI election bills - Roll Call

“AI has the potential to turbocharge the spread of disinformation and deceive voters,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.

People

Ketanji Brown Jackson

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.