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Trump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate race

President Donald Trump says he ordered the Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. The lawsuit has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between…

Sources (2)+5 copies· Oct 23, 2:52 PM to Oct 24, 8:38 AM

Dan Sullivan→Donald Trump→Government→Justice→

Every telling

their own versions

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Oct 23, 2:52 PMTrump says he ordered the Justice Department's lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate raceAlso ran in Arkansas Online, Mechanicsburg Patriot News, SFGATE, The Philadelphia Inquirer
PBS NewsHour· Oct 23, 3:14 PMWATCH: Trump says he ordered DOJ lawsuit over Alaska Senate race

How it spread

7 articles

firstThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution
firstThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution
firstPBS NewsHour
+3hThe Philadelphia Inquirer
+4hSFGATE
+10hMechanicsburg Patriot News
+18hArkansas Online

The thread

Dan Sullivan →

Before

Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan SullivanAlaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.

FOX 93d agoWhole story →

Mary Peltola Is Pulling Ahead in the Final Stretch Against Dan SullivanWith two weeks to go before Election Day, Mary Peltola has gained a narrow but solid lead over Dan Sullivan, latest polling shows.

Newsweek4d agoWhole story →

Trump bets Alaska promises can save GOP Senate seatThe president is touting billions in pipeline investment and other benefits as Republicans try to keep Sen. Dan Sullivan’s seat, seen as key to maintaining Senate control.

POLITICO5d agoWhole story →

Super PAC propping up ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan in Alaska exposed for getting Dem donor cashA mysterious super PAC that had been propping up retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan, also known as “Decoy Dan," in the Alaska Senate contest was funded by progressive donor cash, new financial disclosures revealed.

New York Post6d agoWhole story →

How Alaska became a key battleground in the fight for the SenateAlaska could play a pivotal role in Democrats’ efforts to reclaim control of the Senate. In a debate, Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan faced questions about rising fuel costs driven by the war with Iran and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola pushed back against allegations that she mistreated staff members. Geoff Bennett discussed the race with…

PBS News8d agoWhole story →

Since

Administration sues over Alaska race for SenatePresident Donald Trump on Friday said he told his administration to file its lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, kicking off what many fear could become a lengthy battle between the government and states over certifying an election where the president's party is struggling.

Arkansas Online15h agoWhole story →

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Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results certificationTrump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan Sullivan Donald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, a move that voting rights experts called an “unprecedented intervention” by the…

The Guardian1d agoSources (2)Whole story →

Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if the Republican Dan Sullivan LosesThe department, in a highly unusual lawsuit, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.

The New York Times21h agoWhole story →

Trump DOJ Sues To Block Alaska Senate Results If Dan Sullivan Loses Because Of Another Dan Sullivan‘Fail in its obligation to protect the integrity of its election’

Daily Caller1d agoSources (3)Whole story →

Justice Department sues to block Alaska results if Sullivan losesThe Trump administration has filed a lawsuit that aims to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses his reelection bid. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the district of Alaska, argues that a win for Democrat Mary Peltola could be blocked by the...

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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate raceThe Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. This move has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between the U.S. government and states over election certification. The Department of Justice filed the…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoSources (2)Whole story →

Trump on Alaska election lawsuit: 'I'm the one who said do it'President Trump said Friday he directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in November. DOJ filed the suit Thursday, claiming the existence of a candidate with a similar name to Sullivan's would make a win by Democrat...

The Hill1d agoWhole story →

Dan Sullivan Jr advances to Alaska Senate race alongside PeltolaDan Sullivan Jr. officially advanced to the Alaska senate race general election, joining incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola in a contest complicated by ranked-choice voting.

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