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Federal judge orders temporary halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads

Published October 12, 2026 10:34 am • Updated October 12, 2026 10:34 am •
Federal judge orders temporary halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
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New York judge also orders administration to cancel remaining portion of a $20m advertising purchaseA federal judge has ordered Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily halt the broadcast of taxpayer-funded television ads promoting the president ahead of the 3 November midterm elections.Effective as of 6.45pm ET on Sunday, US district judge Jennifer L Rochon of the southern district of New York issued a temporary restraining order…

New York judge also orders administration to cancel remaining portion of a $20m advertising purchaseA federal judge has ordered Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily halt the broadcast of taxpayer-funded television ads promoting the president ahead of the 3 November midterm elections.Effective as of 6.45pm ET on Sunday, US district judge Jennifer L Rochon of the southern district of New York issued a temporary restraining order…

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