series of advertisements centered around a particular theme or character
Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign
ctvnews.ca/world/article/obama-in-ohio-assails-cruelty-and-indecency-from-trump-and-his-allies-in-the-midterm-campaign/
Key FactsObama Sharply Criticizes Trump Administration and Ramaswamy
7 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- At his first midterm campaign rally in Cleveland, Obama characterized Trump's second term as two years of chaos, cruelty and corruption.
- Over the advertisement involving Amy Acton's family, Obama said Ramaswamy appeared willing to cross any line.
- Acton said she had not spoken to her mother since age 12, after her stepfather was charged with raping her.
- Obama was expected to speak in Detroit later; Trump was scheduled to hold a rally in Georgia on Saturday evening.
Exclusive: El-Sayed’s new ad pitch: Republicans love me: The Michigan progressive, locked in a close Senate race, is spotlighting the praise he’s gotten from ...
semafor.com/article/10/23/2026/el-sayeds-new-campaign-ad-pitch-republicans-love-me
MAGA Goons Launch Attack Ad Campaign 3,100 Miles From Target: A costly campaign blunder has left Republican operatives furious as Sen. Susan Collins fights to ...
thedailybeast.com/susan-collins-maga-goons-launch-attack-ad-campaign-3100-miles-from-target-in-oregon
DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review
nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/dhs-watchdog-corey-lewandowski-investigation-justice-department-rcna605049
Key FactsReport: Criminal Probe Into Trump Ally Corey Lewandowski
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The investigation began with the DHS inspector general’s referral of allegations to the Justice Department, according to four sources.
- The probe concerns certain government contracts; a DHS official says Lewandowski signed some as a special government employee despite questionable authority.
- Certain grants and contracts, including FEMA-related ones, were put on hold at Lewandowski’s direction, according to two DHS officials.
- Lewandowski’s lawyer reportedly said his client denies wrongdoing; the Justice Department has not issued subpoenas so far.
And if they're not honest, I'll have my DOJ go and do whatever they have to do,— Trump; said to reporters about the investigation into Lewandowski's tenure at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), per Reuters.
Ohio GOP Gov. Mike DeWine Tells Vivek Ramaswamy To Take Down Gross Ad: Even Republicans are disgusted by Ramaswamy's use of his opponent's estranged mother.
huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6ad5dc16e4b061c2be4462bd/liveblog_6ada19fce4b02def986b2234
Topless Sydney Sweeney doubles down with new Novig ad: ‘I’M FLATTERED’: Sydney Sweeney is betting that people will check out her latest topless ad for prediction ...
torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/topless-sydney-sweeney-doubles-down-with-new-novig-ad-im-flattered
Pro-Cruz PAC launches Spanish ad campaign against Talarico: Aimed at Hispanic voters, the new ad from Truth and Courage PAC attacks Democrat James Talarico over ...
texastribune.org/2026/10/16/texas-senate-ted-cruz-pac-spanish-ad-buy-james-talarico/
Trump must cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads, judge orders: U.S. President Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with ...
cp24.com/news/world/2026/10/12/trump-must-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads-judge-orders/
Key FactsFederal judge temporarily blocks taxpayer-funded Trump ads
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- A federal judge ordered Sunday that the administration immediately stop taxpayer-funded advertisements featuring President Trump.
- The ruling followed a lawsuit by Common Cause, Democracy Forward and other plaintiffs in New York’s Southern District.
- After the lawsuits, Trump pledged to pay for the ads himself; the White House has no plans to reimburse millions already spent.
- A hearing on next steps in the case is scheduled for Tuesday.
They demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits, will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction, the balance of the equities tips in their favor, and an injunction serves the public interest.— U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon, in the order blocking taxpayer-funded ads.
Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads
pressdemocrat.com/2026/10/11/judge-orders-the-trump-administration-to-cancel-taxpayer-funded-promotional-tv-ads/
Small businesses are launching a new ad campaign to permanently kill the ATO's credit card ban. #9News
86 percent think taxpayer-funded, campaign-style Trump ads inappropriate: Survey: An overwhelming majority of Americans in a new poll released Monday said the ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6131379-donald-trump-taxpayer-tv-ads-disapproval-survey/
‘South Park’ Launches Its Most Degrading and Humiliating Attack on Trump Yet: The show mocked Trump’s controversial ad campaign in its most NSFW episode ever.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/south-park-launches-its-most-degrading-and-humiliating-attack-on-trump-yet/
Democrat drops 7-figure ad buy in Texas attorney general race: The Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General launched a seven-figure television ad buy on ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6127241-johnson-middleton-texas-attorney-general/
Schumer alleges illegal coordination between Trump, PAC on ads: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is moving to investigate President Trump for ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/6131942-schumer-urges-probe-trump-ads/
In TV ad, Angela Paxton urges support for “Republican ticket”: The ad is funded by a super PAC that has spent well over $100 million boosting Senate GOP nominee ...
texastribune.org/2026/10/03/angela-paxton-tv-ad-ken-paxton-texas-senate-2026/
Planned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, Michigan: Planned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6132846-planned-parenthood-votes-senate-ads/
One Mile at a Time Oct 07
Erling Haaland Sues Norwegian Air Shuttle Over World Cup Ponytail Ad: Norwegian Air Shuttle is being sued by Erling Haaland after posting a plane-with-ponytail ...
onemileatatime.com/news/erling-haaland-sues-norwegian-air-shuttle-world-cup-ponytail-ad/
membership.occrp.org Oct 01
Amnesty Report Documents Morocco's Sustained Spyware Campaign Against Civil Society
occrp.org/en/news/amnesty-report-documents-moroccos-sustained-spyware-campaign-against-civil-society
Right-Wingers Rage At Republican Welfare Crackdown Depicting White Male Gamer: A new ad by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders put white men at the center of ...
huffpost.com/entry/right-wingers-rage-at-welfare-fraud-ad-featuring-white-male-gamer_n_6abaa2b7e4b075cb0a403bf1
Supreme Court rejects Roy Moore's push to restore $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to him
pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-rejects-roy-moores-push-to-restore-8-2-million-defamation-verdict-awarded-to-him
FCC chief: Taxpayer-funded ads touting Trump ‘don’t raise any red flags’: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) head Brendan Carr swatted away concerns about a ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/6122576-carr-defends-trump-ads/
Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Ads Draw Bipartisan Criticism: Critics have called the ads “propaganda,” but the White House says they’re “public service announcements.”
time.com/article/2026/09/28/trump-ads-democrats-republicans-bipartisan-criticism-taxpayer-funds/
‘God Made Trump’ is just one of the president’s taxpayer-funded ads set to hit airwaves for midterm blitz
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-ad-taxpyer-midterms-controversy-b3060840.html
Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources: The funds were moved into a CBP account for "commemorative events."
abcnews.com/Politics/pro-trump-ad-campaign-financed-dhs-sources/story
Megan Fox slips into skintight catsuit in spicy ad for erectile dysfunction drug: 'I was born for this'
pagesix.com/2026/10/01/celebrity-news/megan-fox-wears-skintight-catsuit-in-spicy-erectile-dysfunction-drug-ad/
Far-Right Commentators Rage Over GOP Welfare Fraud Ad Featuring White Male Gamer: A new ad by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders put white men at the center of ...
huffpost.com/entry/right-wingers-rage-at-welfare-fraud-ad-featuring-white-male-gamer_n_6abaa2b7e4b075cb0a403bf1
White House expands taxpayer-paid ad campaign boosting Trump: The taxpayer-funded campaign borrows the president's political rhetoric as the White House defends ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/27/white-house-expands-taxpayer-paid-ad-campaign-boosting-trump/
Preparations for New Year's Eve in Erfurt are underway: Joint patrols and measures with the Thuringian State Police are planned ... Show more
Trump administration airs taxpayer-funded TV ad mirroring 2024 campaign spot: A new taxpayer-funded television ad airing under the Trump administration is ...
abc45.com/news/nation-world/trump-administration-airs-taxpayer-funded-tv-ad-mirroring-2024-campaign-spot
Republican Sounds Alarm on Bonkers New Trump TV Spot: An advertisement featuring Trump is raising eyebrows for all the wrong reasons.
thedailybeast.com/republican-thomas-massie-sounds-alarm-on-bonkers-new-trump-tv-spot/
Female Athletes Accuse Sydney Sweeney Of 'Sexualising' Sport In Controversial New Ad
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/sydney-sweeney-novig-advert-sexualised-sport_uk_6aa7bf0de4b0298845cd06fc
Key FactsOlympians accuse Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad of sexualising sport
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
- The sports betting app Novig’s advert shows Sweeney nude in several scenes with footballs, basketballs and protective equipment.
- After last week’s debut, women in sport, including some Olympians, accused the advert of sexualising women’s sport.
- Ariarne Titmus questioned why monetising women’s bodies and sexualising women’s sport remained possible.
- Sweeney did not directly address the backlash but apparently alluded to it Sunday evening by posting nude photoshoots involving sports figures.
How do we live in a world where monetising a woman’s body and sexualising women’s sport is still a thing?— Ariarne Titmus, Australian swimmer, in an Instagram post reacting to the Novig ad.
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Disney+ changes subscriber agreement to allow ads on every plan: Disney+ has updated its subscriber agreement to allow advertising before and after movies and ...
dexerto.com/tv-movies/disney-changes-subscriber-agreement-to-allow-ads-on-every-plan-3410354/
Patty Murray demands White House stop airing taxpayer-funded Trump ad: WASHINGTON — Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state, the top Democrat on the Senate ...
columbian.com/news/2026/sep/25/patty-murray-demands-white-house-stop-airing-taxpayer-funded-trump-ad/
Grand Final ‘ruined’ by ‘pathetic’ act: Wharfie Time was a big talking point ahead of the Grand Final and it lived up to its billing ... for the wrong reason.
news.com.au/sport/afl/wharfie-time-ruined-at-grand-final-after-channel-7-cut-to-adverts-leaving-fans-fuming/news-story/ccec5aa539857acddf7a6b5dcf086707
Trump ad airing with government funding despite law against ‘propaganda’
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/24/ad-boosting-trump-paid-by-taxpayers-airing-la-chicago/
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves: Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on ...
cbsnews.com/news/trump-focused-ad-campaign-taxpayers/
Olympian Amy Hunt Doubles Down On Criticism Of Sydney Sweeney's Controversial New Ad
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/amy-hunt-sydney-sweeney-womens-sports_uk_6aa910ece4b0288deb0cb5b6
Key FactsAmy Hunt renews criticism of Sydney Sweeney’s controversial sports-betting advert
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffingtonpost.co.uk
- After completing the Ultimate Championship over the weekend, silver medallist Hunt explained her disappointment to the BBC.
- On Tuesday, Hunt told Good Morning Britain that role models should emphasize what bodies can do rather than how they look.
- The Novig advertisement shows Sweeney nude, with various pieces of sports equipment covering parts of her body.
- Hunt cited figures indicating that 64% of young girls stop exercise and sport before turning 16.
When we’re trying to provide role models for young people and young women in sport, we really want to show that it’s about what your body can do, not so much what it looks like.— Amy Hunt; quoted discussing the importance of role models in sport, during interviews (BBC after the Ultimate Championship and on Good Morning Britain).
You Just Paid for This Deranged “Love Me” Ad by Trump: Trump used taxpayer funds for this ad campaign about himself, calling it a “public service announcement.”
newrepublic.com/post/215866/taxpayer-funds-you-paid-deranged-love-me-campaign-ad-trump
OpinionPropaganda or a PSA, Trump's latest ad blitz is paid for by you.: Criticism spills over on strategically timed ads paid for by the U.S. government touting the ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-26/propaganda-psa-trump-ad-paid-for-by-you
Jamie Raskin Says Trump TV Could Be 'Felony Criminal Theft'
huffpost.com/entry/live-updates_n_6ab0ecffe4b02be6d95a360d/liveblog_6ab5520de4b0bad9a645e68b
Administration's pro-Trump TV ad is taxpayer-funded: The 30-second spot includes the disclosure "Paid for by the U.S. Government."
abcnews.com/Politics/trump-administrations-campaign-style-ad-fox-news-taxpayer/story
British Olympian Weighs In As Sydney Sweeney Faces Backlash Over Controversial New Ad
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/sydney-sweeney-novig-sports-ad-amy-hunt_uk_6aa7da37e4b0781f969347b9
Converse forced to apologise for 'atrociously racist' ad likened to KKK imagery: Converse has issued an apology after widespread backlash to its latest ad ...
metro.co.uk/2026/09/19/converse-forced-apologise-atrociously-racist-ad-likened-kkk-imagery-29636190/
Sydney Sweeney Responds To Backlash Over Her Naked 'Sports' Ad — And It’s Pretty Obnoxious
huffpost.com/entry/sydney-sweeney-sports-betting-ad_n_6aa80b21e4b0781f96936ef8
Pro-Trump TV ad funded by government draws fire from both sides: Democrats and some Republicans are criticizing an ad from the Trump administration paid for by ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/6110237-trump-government-ad-criticism/
Female Athletes Pummel Sydney Sweeney's Naked 'Sports' Ad: 'Absolutely F**king Hate'
huffpost.com/entry/sydney-sweeney-sports-betting-ad_n_6aa80b21e4b0781f96936ef8
Olympian Amy Hunt Doubles Down On Criticism Of Sydney Sweeney's Controversial New Ad
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/amy-hunt-sydney-sweeney-womens-sports_uk_6aa910ece4b0288deb0cb5b6
OpinionThe real reason people are mad at Sydney Sweeney's new ad | Opinion: Female athletes claim Sydney Sweeney is trivializing women's sports by sexualizing them ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/09/16/sydney-sweeney-sports-ad-backlash/91760569007/
Women’s Health Center of West Virginia launches campaign about abortion pills: The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia has teamed up with Shout Your Abortion ...
wvgazettemail.com/news/health/women-s-health-center-of-west-virginia-launches-campaign-about-abortion-pills/article_864d36f3-940d-4792-91a5-067a275870d4.html
Converse pulls controversial ad, apologizes following backlash over alleged KKK imagery
abcnews.com/Business/converse-pulls-controversial-ad-apologizes-backlash-alleged-kkk/story
US prepares sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court — report: Move would sharply escalate Trump administration's pressure campaign ...
trtworld.com/article/7339ffe73889
BBC Sep 18
Oxford United apologises for United 93 shirt advert: Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmr4v5v3zzr7o
Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports: An ad campaign featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash from female athletes ...
apnews.com/article/sydney-sweeney-ad-novig-02491031050ed505840b8bda8ac2fdb3
An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports ... Show more
Internet Reacts To Sydney Sweeney's Racy Ad: "In today's episode of 'hey we get it, you have boobs'"
buzzfeed.com/lily_grossinger/sydney-sweeney-provocative-ad
CNN Reports Female Athletes Hate Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Hypersexualized’ Naked Gambling Ad
mediaite.com/media/cnn-reports-female-athletes-hate-sydney-sweeneys-hypersexualized-naked-gambling-ad/
Adidas faces boycott campaign over ad featuring amputee former Israeli soldier: The campaign features a former IDF soldier who lost his leg during fighting in ...
haaretz.com/israel-news/2026-09-06/ty-article/.premium/adidas-faces-boycott-campaign-over-ad-featuring-amputee-former-israeli-soldier/000001a0-7781-db00-afb5-f7b395070000
Trump-backed PAC pours $1.7M into WA’s hottest congressional race: It's likely just the start of tens of millions of dollars that groups will spend on the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/trumps-pac-starts-spending-in-key-wa-congressional-race/
Kaitlan Collins Calls Out Trump’s ‘Risky’ Move: The CNN host flagged the “elephant” in the Rose Garden.
thedailybeast.com/kaitlan-collins-calls-out-trumps-risky-move/
‘Assault on democracy’: Brethren leaders called to answer for far-right election plot
theage.com.au/national/assault-on-democracy-brethren-leaders-called-to-answer-for-far-right-election-plot-20260916-p60xs7.html
tvinsider.com Sep 12
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad Met With Backlash on Social Media: Another year, another controversial Sydney Sweeney ad, which one viewer called the worst commercial ...
tvinsider.com/1288878/sydney-sweeney-novig-ad-backlash/
Republicans ask Supreme Court to let them air TV ads for less: Republican campaign groups – supported by the Trump administration – asked the Supreme Court on ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/08/31/politics/republicans-ask-supreme-court-to-let-them-air-tv-ads-for-less
'No Notes!' Jen Psaki Destroys Trump Ad For Midterms With Cold-Blooded Snark: The MS NOW host got feisty in her sarcastic takedown of the president’s strategy.
huffpost.com/entry/jen-psaki-no-notes-donald-trump-pac-ad-midterms_n_6a993b10e4b031dd471390bc
Can brand SRK help revive brand Vi? What his endorsement history shows: Vodafone Idea has brought in Shah Rukh Khan for its brand makeover, but experts say star ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/can-brand-srk-help-revive-brand-vi-what-his-endorsement-history-shows-126090300901_1.html
Yeni Safak English Sep 03
Global sportswear brand Adidas faced renewed calls for boycott amid global outrage for featuring a disabled IDF soldier who had taken part in the ongoing Gaza ... Show more
Grieving Family Asks Republicans To Take Down Ad Blaming Sherrod Brown For Fatal Car Wreck
huffpost.com/entry/jon-husted-ad-sherrod-brown-grieving-family_n_6a8ed286e4b0229baac3d369
Russia’s new ad campaign uses teen slang to urge teens to back out of arson and sabotage jobs
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/01/russia-s-new-ad-campaign-uses-teen-slang-to-urge-teens-to-back-out-of-arson-and-sabotage-jobs
The many confusions and controversies of One NZ’s never-ending ad campaign: David Lomas would have found Jade’s dad in a matter of days.
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/02-09-2026/the-many-confusions-and-controversies-of-one-nzs-never-ending-ad-campaign
Talarico to air first TV ad attacking Paxton in Senate race: The Democrat’s negative spot that alleges corruption by his GOP rival debuts Saturday during a TCU ...
texastribune.org/2026/08/29/james-talarico-ken-paxton-negative-television-ad-senate/
Court Blocks FCC Plan to Give Political Groups Discounted TV Ad Rates: A federal appeals court blocked the FCC from extending discounted candidate advertising ...
thewrap.com/industry-news/public-policy-legal/fcc-political-ad-rates-midterm-discount-court-ruling/
Grieving Family Asks Republicans To Take Down Ad Blaming Sherrod Brown For Fatal Car Wreck
huffpost.com/entry/jon-husted-ad-sherrod-brown-grieving-family_n_6a8ed286e4b0229baac3d369