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President Donald Trump has made an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. He went to Alaska to support Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, holding a Tuesday rally in Wasilla. The long journey is a sign of GOP fears about retaining control of the House and Senate after Election Day on Nov. 3. The state hasn't backed a Democrat for Senate in nearly 20 years. Trump promoted Sullivan, who faces Democrat Mary Peltola and another candidate also named Dan Sullivan. He also stumped for Republican Rep. Nick Begich, who faces a competitive challenge from Bill Hill, an independent. Trump plans to hold rallies in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump says he ordered the Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Trump's administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. The lawsuit has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between the U.S. government and states over election certification. The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit Thursday, demanding Alaska be blocked from certifying a win for Democrat Mary Peltola if the other Sullivan remains on the ballot. The Alaska Supreme Court previously rejected efforts to remove the other Sullivan.