Judge orders Trump to cancel $20 million in taxpayer-funded political ads ahead of the midterms

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What happened

The ads praised Trump and included footage from his presidential campaign, drawing criticism from Democrats and some Republicans…

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:07:06 UTC.

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