October 12, 2026 10:00 AM
US Judge Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Over Misuse Claims
A US federal judge has ordered the administration of President Donald Trump to immediately stop airing taxpayer-funded television advertisements that promote the president. The ruling comes just weeks before the crucial November 3 midterm elections and is seen as a major legal victory for government watchdog groups and political organizations that challenged the use of public funds for political messaging. US District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon in New York issued a temporary restraining order on S...