October 12, 2026

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Halt $20 Million Taxpayer-Funded Ads

U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon ordered the Trump administration to cancel all remaining taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Trump, including those scheduled to air Sunday night.
The judge's temporary restraining order prevents the administration from entering into or expanding any agreements related to the ads for two weeks, following a lawsuit by Common Cause that claimed the ads violated federal laws against using taxpayer money for propaganda.
The Department of Homeland Security allocated $20 million in taxpayer funds for the ads, which have faced bipartisan criticism as illegal political propaganda.

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