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Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race
The Justice Department sued Alaska election officials Thursday seeking to block the election results from being certified if GOP Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses.
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NBC News and CNBC both frame the story as a legal fight over the Alaska Senate race, but they differ on who is acting and how. NBC News centers Democrats asking a judge to dismiss the Trump administration’s suit, while CNBC describes Democrats and voting-rights groups challenging Trump’s bid to block certification. CNBC’s extract also uniquely mentions lawsuits filed by Mary Peltola and a voters’ rights group.
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