Judge bars DoJ from threats to election workers as Trump to hold tele-rallies three days before elections – live

What happened: A judge barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers, as President Donald Trump prepared tele-rallies from Mar-a-Lago three days before the midterms. Trump is also scheduled to appear at rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday. Key numbers: More than 49 million Americans have already cast ballots early, a record for this cycle, per the Associated Press. Why it matters: With control of Congress on the line, the midterms amount to a referendum on Trump, who has urged voters to pretend he is on the ballot. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

A judge barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers, as President Donald Trump prepared tele-rallies from Mar-a-Lago three days before the midterms. Trump is also scheduled to appear at rallies in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday.

With control of Congress on the line, the midterms amount to a referendum on Trump, who has urged voters to pretend he is on the ballot.