Facing an electoral wipeout, Trump goes after the system

What happened: The Justice Department asked a court to preemptively block Alaska's Senate results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, 12 days before Election Day. Trump said he personally approved the action. Key numbers: 12 days before Election Day; lawsuits filed in nearly every state over voter files. Why it matters: Election officials in both parties called the move unprecedented, and legal experts expect courts to reject it as they have other efforts. Some Republicans warned it could suppress their own turnout. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Justice Department asked a court to preemptively block Alaska's Senate results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, 12 days before Election Day. Trump said he personally approved the action.

Election officials in both parties called the move unprecedented, and legal experts expect courts to reject it as they have other efforts. Some Republicans warned it could suppress their own turnout.