US Judge Orders Trump To Halt Taxpayer-Funded TV Ads

A United States federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to suspend taxpayer-funded television advertisements promoting him, following criticism from Democrats and some Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections.
US District Judge Jennifer Rochon issued a 14-day temporary restraining order on Sunday, barring the administration from producing or airing the advertisements.
According to US media reports, the Trump administration spent $20 million from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget on advertisements promoting the president.
In her ruling, Rochon directed the administration not to enter into, renew or expand agreements authorising th...