Trump administration’s bid to block election certification in Alaska thrown out by judge
The Globe and Mail's headline. Reported by The Globe and Mail, Punch.
What the sources say, in brief
A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that sought to hold up a Democratic Senate candidate's victory in Alaska's midterm elections, according to Punch. Punch reported that the judge said the case would be unworkable. The Department of Justice had sought to block the result. The Globe and Mail reported that President Donald Trump wanted to block certification of the U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lost. The Globe and Mail's headline also says the judge threw out the bid. The sources do not report any conflicting details on the outcome.
Key points
- Punch reported that a federal judge on Sunday dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit in Alaska.
- Punch said the judge found the lawsuit would be unworkable.
- The Globe and Mail reported the bid targeted certification if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses.
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Trump administration’s bid to block election certification in Alaska thrown out by judge. A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that sought to hold up a Democratic Senate candidate's victory in Alaska's midterm elections, according to Punch. Punch reported that the judge said the case would be unworkable. The Department of Justice had sought to block the result. The Globe and Mail reported that President Donald Trump wanted to block certification of the U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lost. The Globe and Mail's headline also says the judge threw out the bid. The sources do not report any conflicting details on the outcome. Covered by 2 publications. The Globe and Mail: Trump administration’s bid to block election certification in Alaska thrown out by judge. Punch: US Judge dismisses Trump administration’s bid to block Alaska Senate result.
Who is covering it
- The Globe and Mail Canada Trump administration’s bid to block election certification in Alaska thrown out by judge U.S. President wants to block certification of U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses 5 h ago · Tier 3
- Punch Nigeria US Judge dismisses Trump administration’s bid to block Alaska Senate result A federal judge on Sunday tossed out an extremely unusual attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to hold up a victory by a Democratic candidate for Senate in Alaska in the midterm elections. The judge dismissed the lawsuit, saying it would be unworkable. The Department of Justice had ask 3 h ago · Tier 3
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