The Latest: Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election by suing over Senate race

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Trump administration’s lawsuit aimed at blocking certification of Alaska’s Senate results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses, arguing the legal challenge is needed to prevent voter confusion in a closely watched midterm race. The latest updates also report President Donald Trump escalated anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, portraying him as a national security threat and questioning his loyalty, which drew a sharp rebuke from a former top Arab American ally. Other race coverage included Kansas spending, where Democrats and groups outpaced Republicans toward a reported $91 million total near Monday, making the contest highly expensive and competitive.