Judge bars DoJ from threats to election workers as Trump to hold tele-rallies three days before elections - live

Key Points:

• Former President Donald Trump and his allies are actively attempting to interfere with the 2024 US midterm elections by seeking to delay certification of results, raising concerns about potential chaos when the new Congress convenes.
• Democratic candidate Mary Peltola denies involvement in an alleged scheme to recruit a spoiler candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race; meanwhile, investigations and calls for disqualification and prosecution have been launched.
• Key issues influencing midterm voters include the rising cost of living, inflation, immigration, climate change, artificial intelligence, and US foreign policy, with many Americans expressing frustration and disillusionment with the current political climate.
• The Trump administration supported nearly half of US coal plants through financial aid and regulatory exemptions, extending their operational life despite environmental concerns and economic challenges, according to an Environmental Defense Fund analysis.
• A federal judge barred the Department of Justice from threatening election workers or demanding segregation of ballots, delivering a setback to Trump’s efforts to influence local election processes; meanwhile, early voting has reached record levels with over 49 million ballots cast.