WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 9) terminated the last three members of the Election Assistance Commission, the independent, federal commission that assists election administration officials nationwide, according to one person familiar with the decision and two other people briefed

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is tasked with helping state and local officials run elections.

The White House said the fired members will be “replaced,” but any new appointments by Trump will need to be approved by the Senate.

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…