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  "id": 17744014,
  "title": "Judge denies Trump admin attempt to block key Senate result",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/judge-denies-trump-admin-attempt-to-block-key-senate-result-17744014",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T04:23:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/11/02/judge-denies-trump-admin-attempt-to-block-key-senate-result/241657"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 2, a federal judge rejected a Trump administration's bid to delay the certification of Alaska's Senate election results, should the Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola, emerge victorious. The Department of Justice had requested the court to block the certification if incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan were to lose, as another candidate, also named Dan Sullivan, could have siphoned votes from him. The administration's legal move, allegedly ordered by Trump himself, had raised concerns given Republicans' intention to contest midterm elections to gain control of Congress. Alaska is among the states where Democrats are hoping to overturn Republican-penned seats in their uphill bid to seize the Senate majority. The lawsuit claimed that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola had recruited another individual named Sullivan to contest, potentially misleading voters who intended to back the incumbent Republican Senator. Judge Sharon Gleason, a former Democratic president Barack Obama appointee, dismissed the lawsuit, asserting it would be impractical. Gleason pointed out that such late changes to election rules would likely cause voter confusion and deter turnout. The DOJ declared its intention to file an appeal following Judge Gleason's ruling. They emphasized their commitment to a fair election, stating, \"Alaskan voters deserve a fair election, not to be misled in an attempt to rig outcomes.\" Meanwhile, Trump shared his views on Truth Social, alleging that the opposing candidate was \"Fake Daniel J Sullivan Jr\" and labeling Democratic lawyers and activists as \"CRIMINALS\" exploiting the law.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Nov 2 — A federal judge yesterday tossed out an extremely unusual attempt by US President Donald Trump...",
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