Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Weigh In, Again, in TV Ad Fight

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:19:14 +0000

The emergency application to the justices marks the latest move in a monthslong fight over who is entitled to low rates for political ads.

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Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Court

Published: Oct. 08, 2026 at 01:19 PM ET

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