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US Justice Dept sues to block certification of Alaska Senate election results
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The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the certification of Alaska's US Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses, according to multiple reports. Reuters, The New York Times, CNN, and AP News all describe the suit as targeting a possible Democratic victory in the Alaska Senate race. Politico reports that President Trump said he personally ordered the lawsuit, stating 'I'm the one.' The filings come amid midterm election updates and raise questions about federal intervention in state election certification. No further details on the legal basis or timing were provided in the aggregated headlines.
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The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the possible election of a Democrat to the Senate in Alaska, according to multiple news reports.
Key Developments
- Justice Department lawsuit: The DOJ is seeking to block the Alaska Senate result if the Republican incumbent loses, according to Reuters, The New York Times, and CNN.
- Trump takes responsibility: President Trump stated, "I'm the one," claiming he ordered the Alaska elections lawsuit, per Politico.
- Live coverage: AP News is providing live updates on the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking to block a possible Democratic win in the Alaska Senate race.
Sources
| Outlet | Headline | |---|---| | Reuters | US Justice Dept sues to block possible Alaska election of Democrat to Senate | | The New York Times | Midterm Elections Updates: Justice Department Seeks to Block Alaska Senate Result if Republican Loses | | Politico | 'I'm the one': Trump says he ordered Alaska elections lawsuit | | CNN | Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska US Senate results if Republican incumbent loses | | AP News | Live updates: Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race |
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DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican Dan Sullivan loses