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DNC sues to stop Trump's taxpayer-funded ad blitz

The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its campaign-style ads . Why it matters: The DNC alleges the ads, which have drawn considerable backlash as they were originally paid for with taxpayer money, violate several federal laws. What they're saying: "These ads are a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the…

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Democrats sue to stop Trump from using taxpayer funds for self-promoting adsAds promoting the president have cost more than $12m and his Super Pac has refused to reimburse taxpayers Sign up to The Stakes 2026: your weekly guide to the US midterms The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration in federal court on Wednesday, asking a judge in Washington DC to stop the president from using taxpayer funds to air a…
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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda lawThe Democratic National Committee has sued the Trump administration over recent TV ads promoting the president. Its lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the ads are government-sponsored propaganda that runs afoul of federal law and asks a judge to block the use of federal funds to pay for them. The ads began in September and have cost taxpayers at least $12…
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