DOJ issues new wave of subpoenas in criminal probe of Alaska Senate race, sources say

What happened: The Justice Department issued a new wave of subpoenas in its criminal probe of Alaska's U.S. Senate race, targeting Democratic officials tied to efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan, who shares a name with Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. Key numbers: The New York Times report cited 12 sources, text messages and documents. Why it matters: The subpoenas escalate federal involvement days before the midterms. A judge is expected to rule soon on a separate civil suit seeking an injunction against certifying results if Sen. Sullivan narrowly loses.

The Justice Department issued a new wave of subpoenas in its criminal probe of Alaska's U.S. Senate race, targeting Democratic officials tied to efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan, who shares a name with Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.

The subpoenas escalate federal involvement days before the midterms. A judge is expected to rule soon on a separate civil suit seeking an injunction against certifying results if Sen. Sullivan narrowly loses.