Republicans torn over Trump’s Electoral College challenge of Biden

Donald Trump’s last desperate bid to block his election defeat heads to Congress on Wednesday Picture: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

President Donald Trump’s extraordinary challenge of his election defeat by President-elect Joe Biden is becoming a defining moment for the Republican Party before next week’s joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College results.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Republicans not to try to overturn the election, but not everyone is heeding him.