Judge Halts White House Use of Taxpayer Funds for Political Advertisements

A federal judge in New York, Jennifer Rochon, ordered an immediate cessation of the White House's use of $20 million in taxpayer funds from the Department of Homeland Security for television ads promoting President Trump and his agenda. The ruling found the ads likely violated the Administrative Procedure Act and constituted illegal propaganda ahead of midterm elections. This decision came in response to a lawsuit by Common Cause, despite the administration's prior indication to privately fund future ads.