A New York federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing government-funded ads criticized as propaganda and aimed at influencing the midterm election. The temporary restraining order by Judge Jennifer Rochon also bars the Department of Homeland Security from spending any more of the $20 million set aside for the TV ad campaign. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 5 he would pay for the ads going forward. The White House said the president would not reimburse the federal government for the cost of the already aired ads. 
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