GOP asks Supreme Court for stay on party ad-rate ruling

Republican congressional campaign arms filed an emergency appeal with Chief Justice Roberts to block a Fourth Circuit ruling that bars party committees from accessing the lower TV ad rates reserved for candidates, arguing immediate relief is needed before broadcasters begin charging higher rates ahead of the November elections. The Trump administration joined the request; Democrats say the ruling would affect spending dynamics and the case could reach the full Supreme Court for resolution, potentially shaping midterm ad battle and fundraising leverage.