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Coverage dated October 13, 2026

DOJ apologizes after campaign-style Trump ads air in violation of judge's order

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The Department of Justice apologized late Monday that a controversial ad featuring President Trump continued to run after a court sided with government watchdog groups in temporarily blocking the ads. Common Cause and a coalition of other groups, including a candidate for congressional office, sued …

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  1. The Hill

    DOJ apologizes after campaign-style Trump ads air in violation of judge's order (opens The Hill)

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    The Department of Justice apologized late Monday that a controversial ad featuring President Trump continued to run after a court sided with government watchdog groups in temporarily blocking the ads. Common Cause and a coalition of other groups, including a candidate for congressional office, sued …

  2. Washington Examiner

    DOJ apologizes after Trump campaign-style ad airs despite court order (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Advertisements featuring President Donald Trump’s agenda continued to air after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to halt the taxpayer-funded campaign, prompting the Department of Justice to apologize.

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