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DNC sues to stop Trump's taxpayer-funded ad blitz

The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its campaign-style ads . Why it matters: The DNC alleges the ads, which have drawn considerable backlash as they were originally paid for with taxpayer money, violate a several federal laws, including one addressing propaganda. What they're saying: "These ads are a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the use of appropriated funds for "publicity or propaganda purposes," the DNC's legal counsel wrote…

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