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DNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads

The Democratic National Committee alleges the Trump administration directed $20 million in taxpayer funds toward ads designed to boost Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms.

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