The Trump administration, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, instructed the Justice Department to file a lawsuit attempting to block Alaska from certifying its Senate election results if incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola

Policy, personnel and internal politics of Donald Trump's White House, covering executive orders, cabinet appointments, the agencies carrying out its agenda and the litigation that follows. Spans both his first and second terms, and the advisers whose influence shapes each.

Federal and state elections held midway through a presidential term, deciding control of Congress and many governorships. Turnout falls well below presidential years and the president's party usually loses ground, which makes them a standing referendum on the sitting administration.