The firings and a resignation at the Election Assistance Commission came as President Trump has sought to impose control over how ballots will be counted in the November midterms.
The firings and a resignation at the Election Assistance Commission came as President Trump has sought to impose control over how ballots will be counted in the November midterms.
The Election Assistance Commission is generally viewed by election administrators as a guardrail for ensuring smooth elections across the country, though for years it has drawn criticism from some Republicans who viewed it as an unnecessary federal entity.