Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses

A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost.

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Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses

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President Trump listens as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska, who is running for reelection, speaks at an Oct. 13 campaign rally in Wasilla, Alaska.

A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost.

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