The White House alleged major flaws in the US election system, citing foreign access to voter data, hacking risks, voter roll issues and mail-in ballot concerns.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has introduced restrictions preventing US citizens from returning to the United States on civilian flights directly from the Democratic Republic of Congo because of the ongoing Ebola outbreak, Reuters reported, citing a White House official. The measure applies to American citizens currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as those who have recently visited the country.