Joe Morelle

President Donald Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leading to its dissolution, a move seen as part of broader efforts to influence election procedures. The commission, established in 2002 to support state election systems, now has no members, with remaining Republican members resigning or leaving. Democrats and voting rights advocates criticize the action as an attempt to politicize elections ahead of midterms.

President Donald Trump's dismissal of two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has left the board without any members, raising concerns about efforts to influence upcoming midterm elections. Critics argue the move, along with Trump's push for voter ID requirements and restrictions on mail-in voting, aims to politicize election procedures. The EAC was established in 2002 following issues in the 2000 presidential election.

President Donald Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leading to its dissolution ahead of the midterms. Activists view this as part of Trump's efforts to influence election procedures, including promoting voter ID requirements and restricting mail-in voting.

President Trump dismissed two members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving it without any members. Critics argue this action aims to politicize elections and influence the 2022 midterms, with the White House denying such intentions and emphasizing a commitment to fair elections.

House Republicans advanced a bill to prohibit lawmakers and their families from trading on Washington-focused prediction markets. Democrats criticized the bill for loopholes, while Republicans defended it as a step to restore trust in Congress by curbing insider trading risks.

House Republicans aim to restrict prediction market trading, but Democrats oppose the effort, seeking to pass a stronger ban next year if they gain control. Rep. Bryan Steil proposed amending stock trading legislation to include prediction market restrictions, but Democratic pushback may block the package. A Democrat, Rep. Joe Morelle, stated support could be possible if the bill addresses stock trading comprehensively.

House Democrats plan to introduce legislation regulating the use of AI in political ads if they retake power next year. The move comes after AI-generated ads were used in the 2026 midterms to push negative campaigning. Rep. Joe Morelle is leading the effort to regulate AI use on the campaign trail.