US admin opposes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote
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The proposal, which the US House of Representatives is due to vote on later this week, would require people to submit evidence of US citizenship in order to register to vote for federal elections.
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An American flag waves in the breeze next to a sign directing Ohioans to vote inside Tharp Sixth Grade School on August 8, 2023, in Hilliard, Ohio (AP)
According to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Monday, the Biden administration has voiced its opposition to a proposed bill that would require people to produce evidence of citizenship to vote in US federal elections.
The OMB statement of administration policy cites that "The administration strongly opposes H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in Federal elections - it is a federal crime punishable by prison and fines."
The bill's basis rests on "easily disproven falsehoods," according to the statement. Non-citizens seldom breach the law by voting in federal elections, according to the statement.
The proposal, which the US House of Representatives is due to vote on later this week, would require people to submit evidence of US citizenship to register to vote for federal elections.
Steve Scalise, the House majority leader stated regarding the proposed legislation that "With the over 7.2 million illegal immigrants that have come across our southern border thanks to President Biden's open border policies, including more than 350 people on the terrorist watchlist, it is vital we shore up our election security and ensure that only American citizens are voting in American elections."
Elon Musk called lawmakers who reject the proposal "traitors" to the United States on Friday. Musk later claimed that those who oppose the law intend to cheat in elections.
'I'm running because I'm best to defeat Trump': Biden
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed on Monday his commitment to seeking reelection, stressing that he was the sole candidate the Democratic Party could rely on to defeat his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
"Bottom line , I am not going anywhere," Biden told reporters. "I wouldn't be running if I didn't believe I was the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump."
This comes four days after his latest gaffe, in which he referred to himself as a black woman.
Previous reports have suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris emerged as a favored replacement candidate among some members.
But on Saturday, Biden reiterated his intention to remain in the presidential race, defying wishes by his own party to step aside amid inquiries into his mental fitness.
Disney, among other prominent donors, has already suspended donations to the party and will continue to cease funds unless Biden withdraws his candidacy for the presidential elections.
World bracing for potential Trump win
Politico reported on Sunday that the world is gearing up for Trump's potential electoral victory. NATO, for instance, has laid out a comprehensive plan to ensure sustained military support for Ukraine. The purpose of doing so is to avoid potential interference of a future Trump administration, as per the report.
Despite uncertainties, preparations are in full swing. With more than six months before the next US president takes office, NATO and its allies are implementing a multifaceted strategy.
This approach includes fostering personal connections with Trump and his advisors, adjusting policies to appease his political base, and instituting diplomatic safeguards to protect NATO's strategic interests.
Reflecting on these efforts, NATO leaders acknowledge the need for resilience in the face of potential disruptions. Their collective aim is to fortify their alliance against the backdrop of evolving US leadership dynamics.
Concerns have been mounting within the alliance due to a potential return of Trump to office, as Politico spoke with 20 people connected to NATO or the alliance's upcoming summit over the past month and found that many allies already had quiet reservations about putting their trust in Biden well before the debate.
