US Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Alaska Senate election lawsuit

US Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of a Republican loss in Alaska’s close Senate race. Appearing on CNN and CBS on Sunday, he accused one candidate of intentionally confusing voters and showed frustration over questions about the legality of the effort. Filed on October 22, the lawsuit has drawn bipartisan criticism, while Donald Trump said he had authorised it. Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola and Dan J. Sullivan, a former Forest Service employee, in the November 3 midterm election.