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YOU paid for those Trump commercials that aired during the NFL games. Now lawsuits allege those taxpayer-funded ads violated federal restrictions on government propaganda. TRANSLATION: Pure Trump Corruption That legal question belongs in court.

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Here is some great Democratic messaging created by a group of activists that designed signs in red with simple and yet devastating anti-Republican messaging. You can order the signs on-line.

If a candidate wants a TV ad, the campaign pays for it. Trump’s team is running three ads during football games, at least $1.5 million, and one was lifted from his campaign ad. Call your senator and ask one question: where did the money come from? #PayToPlayPresident www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...

A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government

The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.

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Remember when Martha Stewart went to jail for insider trading? I do. Trump and his minions are using knowledge of decisions being made to buy low and sell high, and unload stocks before we find out what's coming. This damages your retirement. #PayToPlayPresident www.yahoo.com/news/politic...

Trump Made More Stock Trades Than Congress Combined While Pushing a Trading Ban

Trump made nearly 28,700 stock trades in 17 months, more than Congress combined, while backing a ban that exempts him.

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Vote! Pres. Carter was right: "Our American democracy is not a luxury, but a necessity — not the salt in our bread but the bread itself. Our common vision of a free and just society is our greatest source of cohesion.” President Jimmy Carter, farewell address, Jan. 14, 1981

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As Trump tries to ban CNN from the White House, it would be a massive mistake to cave on the Paramount merger. The last thing we need is another Trump-controlled media conglomerate abusing its power to stomp out competition. This is a dangerous merger. variety.com/2026/film/ne...

Paramount and California AG Bonta Reportedly in ‘Advanced Talks’ to Settle Antitrust Suit

Paramount Skydance is in "advanced talks" with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle the 12-state antitrust suit that's holding up its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the WSJ reported.

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This is what corruption looks like. A Russian oligarch close to Putin spends hundreds of thousands of dollars bankrolling celebrations for the president’s son. And we’re supposed to believe it was just a generous wedding gift with no strings attached? #StopTrumpCorruption