{
  "id": 16241193,
  "title": "Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-says-he-ordered-suit-to-block-alaska-senate-results-if-gop-loses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:55:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-says-he-ordered-suit-to-block-alaska-senate-results-if-gop-loses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nLiz 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.\n\nFormer 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.\n\nPresident 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.",
  "summary": "President Trump is making a final push to help Republicans maintain control of Congress as some of the most closely watched races remain competitive. But the battle for the Senate is also playing out in court. In Alaska, the Trump administration sued to potentially block certification of the election if the Republican incumbent loses. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump files lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results if Democrats win",
    "DOJ cites voter confusion over two Dan Sullivan candidates on ballot",
    "Former FBI officials charged for misleading testimony on Hunter Biden laptop"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Already Challenges Midterm Results—Asks Alaska Not To Certify Senate Race If Democrat Peltola Wins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-already-challenges-midterm-results-asks-alaska-not-to-certify",
        "published": "2026-10-23T16:07:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "DOJ sues to block Alaska election results if GOP incumbent loses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/doj-sues-to-block-alaska-election-results-if-gop-incumbent-loses",
        "published": "2026-10-23T16:29:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if the Republican Dan Sullivan Loses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/trump-officials-seek-block-on-alaska-senate-race-results-if-the",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:40:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Two Dan Sullivans, one Senate seat? Trump wants Alaska vote on hold if… | Unusual executive order explained",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/two-dan-sullivans-one-senate-seat-trump-wants-alaska-vote-on-hold-if",
        "published": "2026-10-24T01:47:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}