Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses

President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to bolster Republican control over Congress, as several critically watched Senate contests remain uncertain. In Alaska, the Trump administration has initiated legal action aimed at potentially obstructing the verification of election results if the Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola, emerges victorious over the incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Our White House correspondent, Liz Landers, provides insights on this unusual lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice.

Liz Landers explains that the DOJ's involvement stems from concerns over potential voter confusion stemming from the presence of two Dan Sullivan candidates on the ballot. The lawsuit contends that certifying the election with a "tainted" candidacy could undermine trust in the federal government's governance. While the Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that both Dan Sullivan candidates may remain on the ballot, the DOJ maintains that they are safeguarding the integrity of the election.

Former FBI officials have been charged by the Department of Justice for allegedly providing misleading testimony concerning their involvement in a foreign influence task force investigating Hunter Biden's laptop. The officials are accused of lying during congressional hearings in 2023 about their knowledge of the laptop. The DOJ argues that the officials knowingly shared information about the laptop despite being privy to its existence.

President Trump is making final campaign stops in key battleground states, including Georgia and Michigan, in an effort to secure Republican victories. He is also scheduled to visit Ohio, where former President Barack Obama will join him in campaigning. Obama is set to support Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, while visiting other downballot races as well.