Trump administration asks Washington to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens

The Trump administration has requested that election officials in Washington set aside ballots cast by approximately 400 voters who they suspect may not be US citizens. This move is significant because it could potentially impact the outcome of local elections, although the exact number of affected votes is not clear. The Justice Department claims to have identified 1,500 votes cast by these individuals in prior elections, but it is not specified how many of those votes are included in the 400 ballots being challenged.

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The Trump administration's request to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens could lead to concerns about election integrity and potentially impact investor sentiment. This development may lead to increased uncertainty and volatility in

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