[UPDATE] DNC sues to block pro-Trump TV ads it says the White House paid for with $20 million in border-agency funds

The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration in federal court in Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 7, over taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote Trump. The claim. The suit says the White House budget office (OMB) moved $20 million of Customs and Border Protection money to pay for the ads, vs. the more than $12 million in taxpayer-paid airtime that ad tracker AdImpact has counted so far. It cites the law barring agencies from spending on "publicity or propaganda," the Anti-Deficiency Act (no spending money Congress did not provide) and the Purpose Statute (money only for the purpose Congress set). Fox reports the money went into a CBP "Commemorative Events" line that congressional reports limit to memorials, anniversaries and ceremonies. The ask. The DNC wants a judge to declare the spending unlawful and block any more taxpayer-funded spots. Ads paid for privately are not covered. The tab. Ad tracker AdImpact puts taxpayer-paid airtime above $12 million so far; Politico's Tuesday (Oct. 6) count was $11.6 million. Still open. NBC reports the government's existing ad buy ends this week, and the White House declined to say when Trump's money actually takes over.