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Trump's Alaska election suit, Rodgers in Paris, WNBA Game 6
The Justice Department sued Alaska election officials on October 22, asking that the state hold off certifying its Senate result; the ballot lists two men named Sullivan.

At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Trump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports, Fox News, Washington Examiner, CNBC, Al Jazeera, Alaska Beacon and NBC News.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Dr. Nina Byte.
- Topics: Peyton Manning, WNBA, Aaron Rodgers, Alaska, Steelers, Paris.
- BBN covered this story before: Harry and Meghan apology report; Alaska lawsuit; Steelers win in Paris (October 25).
The real story
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- The New York TimesTrump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase
- Yahoo SportsSteelers’ Aaron Rodgers passes Peyton Manning in NFL history in Paris. Drew Brees is next up
- Fox NewsMAPPED: The states Trump and top Democrats are targeting before Election Day
- Washington ExaminerTrump worries Alaska voters ‘don’t know what incumbent means’ on ranked choice ballot
- CNBCDemocrats, voting-rights groups challenge Trump's bid to block Alaska Senate certification October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Al JazeeraDan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska? October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- Alaska BeaconTrump administration sues to block Alaska's US Senate election result if Peltola wins October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC NewsDemocrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGood afternoon out east, good morning out west, and you're tuned to The Weekend Shift.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Justice Department sued Alaska election officials on Thursday over a ballot with two Dan Sullivans on it, and the president says he's the one who told them to do it.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe suit says Alaska shouldn't certify the Senate result until a voter confusion investigation is finished.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe second Sullivan is a retired teacher who got two and a half percent in the primary, and Alaska's Supreme Court already ruled both can stay on the ballot.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo and a half percent. That's a man who won a spot on a ballot the way I win raffles.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMeanwhile, Trump also said Alaskans may not know what incumbent means. Senator Lisa Murkowski says the Justice Department should never have filed it.

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIn Paris, Aaron Rodgers threw his five hundred fortieth touchdown pass, passing Peyton Manning by one, as the Steelers beat the Saints sixteen to ten.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOne touchdown. Peyton will be demanding a recount, and apparently so will Alaska.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the WNBA Finals may not know where Game 6 is.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Dream sold out seventeen thousand seats for Games 3 and 4, and their home arena holds thirty-five hundred. Pick the bigger one, people.
The story so far
- Alaska lawsuit, LeBron out, France marches, Arsenal win · The Guardian
- NFL's Paris Game Set to Proceed Despite Saturday Protests · Yahoo Sports
- Paris NFL fan zone closes; Prince William's Swift story resurfaces · The News International
- How to watch today's Steelers vs. Saints Week 7 Paris game · Yahoo Sports
- Trump rips Alaska's ranked choice voting in attack on Murkowski · Washington Examiner
- Harry and Meghan apology report; Alaska lawsuit; Steelers win in Paris · The News International
- Trump's Alaska election suit, Rodgers in Paris, WNBA Game 6 (this story)
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