President Donald Trump has removed two Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the bipartisan agency responsible for election grants, voting-system standards and guidance to state authorities. The commission had resisted parts of Trump's effort to introduce stricter citizenship documentation for voter registration. Democrats say the removals could politicise election oversight ahead of the midterm elections, while the administration argues that the president has the authority to replace federal officials. The decision may face legal challenges and could affect the commission's ability to approve grants and technical standards if replacement members are not appointed.
