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politics1 day ago•120 min saved

Judge Rochon Halts Trump Administration's $20M Taxpayer-Funded Ad Campaign

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately cease airing taxpayer-funded television advertisements that promote the president's agenda. The ruling comes after a coalition led by Common Cause challenged the $20 million ad campaign, which was funded through the Department of Homeland Security. Although the administration claimed the ads would end by Sunday, the court issued a temporary restraining order to prevent any further dissemination of the spots, which critics describe as illegal political propaganda.

via AP News|

#common-cause #department-of-homeland-security #elections-2026

politics2 days ago•11 min saved

DHS to Halt $20M in Taxpayer-Funded Pro-Trump Ads Amid Legal Challenges

The Department of Homeland Security will cease airing taxpayer-funded promotional ads for President Donald Trump on Sunday, October 12, 2026. The Justice Department filed a late-night court document arguing that because the $20 million ad campaign from the Customs and Border Patrol account is expiring, a judicial injunction is unnecessary. The ads, which critics describe as illegal political propaganda, drew bipartisan condemnation and multiple lawsuits from the Democratic National Committee, Common Cause, and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. While the White House previously pledged that the super PAC MAGA Inc. would fund future spots, officials confirmed they do not plan to reimburse the government for the approximately $12 million already spent on the current campaign.

via Politico|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-trump #election-law

politics6 days ago•11 min saved

Trump refuses to repay $11.6M in taxpayer-funded ads, but a new spot airs anyway

President Donald Trump will not reimburse the federal government for approximately $11.6 million in taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting his administration, despite announcing that his super PAC, MAGA Inc., would cover future costs. A new ad aired on Tuesday, and the White House confirmed that the PAC will only pay for upcoming spots, not the ones already broadcast.

via Politico|

#adimpact #department-of-homeland-security #donald-trump

politics7 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Shifts Pro-Presidency Ad Funding to Super PAC After Bipartisan Backlash

President Trump announced that his super PAC, MAGA Inc., will fund future television advertisements promoting his administration, reversing a decision to use federal taxpayer money. This shift follows intense bipartisan criticism over the legality of using public funds for what critics called political propaganda. While the White House confirmed that new ads will be paid for by the super PAC, Trump refused to reimburse the government for the approximately $10 million already spent on previous airings. The move aims to defuse legal and political controversy ahead of the November midterm elections, though it diverts significant resources from the super PAC’s other election spending plans.

via CBS News|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-trump #maga-inc

politics13 days ago•131 min saved

DHS Diverts $20M in Border Funds to Air Pro-Trump Ads Amid Midterms

The Department of Homeland Security has redirected $20 million in taxpayer funds to broadcast pro-Trump television advertisements, a move critics say violates laws against using public money for political propaganda. The ads, which mirror 2024 campaign materials, have drawn bipartisan condemnation and legal challenges from advocacy groups, while the White House defends them as patriotic public service announcements.

via AP News|

#department-of-homeland-security #federal-funding #midterm-elections

sports-and-politics14 days ago•3 min saved

NFL demands DHS pull Brian Dawkins clip from border enforcement post

The NFL has formally requested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove a social media post featuring unlicensed video clips of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins. The DHS used Dawkins’ aggressive hits to illustrate its stance on a migrant caravan, prompting the league to assert that the player’s name, image, and likeness rights were violated. While DHS defended the imagery as part of a broader border security message, Dawkins confirmed he did not grant permission for the usage.

via Los Angeles Times|

#brian-dawkins #department-of-homeland-security #immigration-policy

politics-and-law25 days ago•7 min saved

Federal judge halts Trump administration’s four-year cap on international student visas

A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s new rule capping international student visa stays at four years, ruling the policy lacked a rational basis and violated administrative procedures. The decision preserves the long-standing 'duration of status' system, which allows students to remain in the U.S. for the length of their academic programs. The court found the government’s national security justifications weak and noted that the rule could be abused to target individuals with disfavored viewpoints. While the injunction is temporary, it prevents immediate economic harm to universities and maintains stability for international scholars and journalists.

via Slate Magazine|

#administrative-procedure-act #department-of-homeland-security #federal-courts

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Judge halts 50% FEMA staffing cut pushed by Trump administration

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully ordered a 50% reduction in FEMA staff, calling the DHS-crafted plan arbitrary and likely to impede FEMA’s disaster-response duties, with relief discussions ordered.

via The Washington Post|

#department-of-homeland-security #disaster-response #donald-trump

world1 month ago•15 min saved

Lewandowski’s alleged outreach to Qatar and UAE while Noem’s DHS aide sparks scrutiny

A Wall Street Journal report alleges Corey Lewandowski, while Kristi Noem’s top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, sought to land outside work with foreign governments (Qatar and the UAE), offered influence over DHS matters such as visas, and helped place allies in DHS roles. The allegations include a DHS contractor paid up to $19,000 a week and a canceled meeting with Palantir amid a large DHS contract. DHS investigators are weighing a criminal referral, while Lewandowski denies wrongdoing and Noem’s tenure is noted for concentrating spending authority. Lewandowski left DHS in March after Noem was fired and now works as a consultant, with Bahrain among his clients.

via The Independent|

#corey-lewandowski #department-of-homeland-security #kristi-noem

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

New York Leaders Press Trump to Release Pending Counterterrorism Funds

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani pressed President Trump to release $87 million in DHS counterterrorism funding that remains unfunded after a prior cut, saying the money is vital for 12 bomb squads, FDNY communications, hazmat and urban search-and-rescue readiness, and cybersecurity ahead of the 9/11 anniversary. DHS countered that New York has about $300 million in unspent FEMA funds and has received more funding than needed, while the dispute also riffs on immigration enforcement and sanctuary policies as federal officials tout arrests.

via Politico|

#counterterrorism-funding #department-of-homeland-security #hochul

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Big Bend border wall project paused amid scrutiny

The Trump administration has paused construction of its border wall through Big Bend National Park after earthmoving equipment arrived and amid bipartisan criticism; CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said he would personally review the project and consult local stakeholders, while noting the plan included limited infrastructure such as an access road and detection tech and had involved environmental waivers. The pause comes as the Big Bend sector, though remote and environmentally sensitive, accounts for a small share of national border apprehensions.

via Financial Times|

#big-bend-national-park #border-security #customs-and-border-protection

immigration2 months ago•8 min saved

ICE Moves to Arm Officers with Shock-Gloves, Sparking Civil Rights Debate

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on thousands of CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E shock gloves (about 10,000–15,000 pairs) to subdue people with 380-volt shocks, marketed as a nonlethal 'soft empty hand.' Civil rights advocates warn the gear could worsen public mistrust of law enforcement, while DHS defends the decision as policy-compliant and backed by training.

via Los Angeles Times|

#civil-rights #department-of-homeland-security #ice

politics2 months ago•106 min saved

Deportation Data Leak Sparks Fresh MAGA Fury at Mullin

A new data drop showing ICE deportations stall under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has triggered a fresh MAGA backlash, with hardliners like Laura Loomer and Steve Bannon accusing Mullin of being too soft on mass deportations. Trump remains publicly supportive of enforcement, even as Mullin promotes limited legal immigration reforms and focused border policy. The uproar follows Mullin’s earlier move to pause vehicle stops after deadly incidents and comes as internal pressure grows over whether Mullin can meet the administration’s deportation goals, despite DHS touting large totals of deportations and arrests.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-j-trump #ice

world2 months ago•13 min saved

FBI stops external probes into ICE shootings, shifting oversight inward, NYT reports

The FBI has reportedly been instructed to stop investigating shootings involving ICE agents, with internal DHS investigations likely replacing external probes; the DOJ and DHS deny any policy change, and the move would affect how incidents involving DHS officers are investigated amid renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement.

via The Independent|

#department-of-homeland-security #fbi #ice

politics3 months ago•102 min saved

MAGA Pushback Flare as Mullin Signals TPS Could Be Temporary

Markwayne Mullin, newly sworn in as DHS secretary, triggered MAGA backlash after telling CNN that hundreds of thousands on Temporary Protected Status could either apply for permanent residence or be sent home, underscoring TPS as temporarily intended rather than permanent. The remarks drew fire from Fox News personalities and other conservatives who warned it could cost Trump support in the midterms, prompting Mullin to backtrack and reiterate that TPS is temporary while criticizing Democrat polices.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #immigration #maga