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Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP

Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP

AdImpact says three taxpayer-funded ads promoting President Donald Trump are nearing a cost of at least $1.5 million

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Trump crashed the Cardinals' game. And you paid for it | Opinion

Trump crashed the Cardinals' game. And you paid for it | Opinion

Donald Trump's "final battle" ad his campaign used in the 2024 election made an unwelcome return during NFL games. This time taxpayers paid for it.

White House Releases Third Taxpayer-Funded Ad for President Trump, Prompting Ethics Concerns

White House Releases Third Taxpayer-Funded Ad for President Trump, Prompting Ethics Concerns

The White House has released a third taxpayer-funded advertisement promoting President Trump and his agenda, ahead of the November elections. This action has drawn criticism from Democrats and ethics experts who suggest these ads may violate a federal prohibition against taxpayer-funded propaganda. The administration, however, defends these commercials as public service announcements. The latest ad bears a striking resemblance to a campaign ad President Trump posted on social media in early 2024 during his presidential campaign. Key differences include fine print indicating U.S. government funding and the absence of the 2024 campaign logo at the end. The commercial was broadcast multiple times over the weekend, including during 'Saturday Night Live' and NFL games, according to tracking firm AdImpact. This follows two other political-style ads released by the administration last week, one of which featured the song 'Love Me' alongside images of the President.

Todd Blanche backs decision to block CNN from Air Force One

Todd Blanche backs decision to block CNN from Air Force One

"This wasn't a one-time denial of CNN," Blanche told "This Week." "There's all kinds of times when certain reporters are not flying or are flying."

GOP senator says buildings shouldn't be named after living politicians

GOP senator says buildings shouldn't be named after living politicians

Sen. John Kennedy says politicians should not have buildings named after them while alive. "I think that would settle a lot of this controversy."

The Latest: News outlets ask court to bar White House from enforcing ban until case is resolved

The Latest: News outlets ask court to bar White House from enforcing ban until case is resolved

Three news outlets President Donald Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month asked a federal court to block the ban until the case is resolved, saying the administration has “persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban” despite a judge’s restraining order — including selectively barring CNN from White House pool duties

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Criticizes White House for Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Funds in Political Ads

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Criticizes White House for Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Funds in Political Ads

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), a member of the Oversight Committee, has publicly criticized the White House for airing what he describes as government-funded political advertisements. These ads, which feature President Trump, have been presented by the White House as public service announcements but, according to Subramanyam, function as campaign ads. He specifically referenced a recent ad that aired during NFL games, where President Trump warned of a 'final battle against communists and the deep state.' Subramanyam asserts that such ads violate rules against using taxpayer dollars for propaganda, drawing a parallel to restrictions placed on members of Congress regarding the use of public funds for political purposes. He argues that President Trump should face consequences for these actions, highlighting a pattern of alleged campaign finance law violations by the President.

News Organizations Seek Court Intervention to Block President Trump's White House Access Ban

News Organizations Seek Court Intervention to Block President Trump's White House Access Ban

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have filed a request with a federal judge to extend an order temporarily restoring their access to the White House and to block President Trump's ban on their presence. The news organizations argue that the ban constitutes an 'unlawful assault on the most fundamental First Amendment freedoms' and violates due process. They claim the administration has inconsistently enforced the ban, citing an instance where CNN was barred from joining President Trump on Air Force One despite being the assigned TV pool member. While the administration initially cited national security concerns, the outlets contend that President Trump and other officials have repeatedly justified the ban based on their dislike of the organizations' coverage, describing it as 'one-sided media coverage' and 'negative reporting.' A previous temporary restraining order by US District Judge Tim Kelly restored their press badges for two weeks, but the news organizations fear the ban will be reinstituted once the order e...

The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

President Donald Trump has unveiled the AI-powered America

Trump says working with Xi on AI would hurt US companies

Trump says working with Xi on AI would hurt US companies

By Alexandra Alper and Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning said he does not want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on governing AI technology, adding that doing so would make it harder for US companies to build better AI products than

Lawmakers Criticize Trump Administration's Taxpayer-Funded Advertisements Ahead of Midterms

Lawmakers Criticize Trump Administration's Taxpayer-Funded Advertisements Ahead of Midterms

The Trump administration has launched taxpayer-funded political advertisements, described by the White House as 'public service announcements,' which promote President Trump. These ads have drawn bipartisan criticism regarding their appropriateness and the use of public funds, especially with the November Midterm Elections approaching. According to AdImpact, a media spending tracker, the first 30-second ad, featuring President Trump discussing defeating communism and promoting 'the largest tax cuts in history,' cost at least $443,000. Another ad, similar to one from President Trump's 2024 campaign, had over $300,000 spent on it. Four Democratic lawmakers, Senators Patty Murray and Jack Reed, and Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Steny Hoyer, sent a letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, calling the ads an 'egregious and illegal misuse of Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars' and comparing them to 'government propaganda one might expect in North Korea.' Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Kenne...

Trump using DHS funds to pay for TV ads before midterms

Trump using DHS funds to pay for TV ads before midterms

The Trump administration is using DHS money to air pro-Trump ads on TV before the midterms, according to documents and lawmakers.