[Psalm 63] A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.Psalm 63:1
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 propaganda law.
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 in the lawsuit.
"The President has nationalized the midterm election, made himself the center of a two-day 'midterm convention,' and repeatedly directed voters to 'pretend that I am on the ballot," it added.
"As the 2026 midterm election has approached, Republican poll numbers have plummeted in both traditional battlegrounds and typically favorable states, and Democrats are poised to take control of Congress, governor's mansions, and state legislatures around the country."
Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.
Zoom in: The lawsuit alleges the ads were crafted by the White House to boost the president's approval ratings and assist Republican candidates.
The complaint largely focuses on its allegation that the ads were paid for with money originally allocated for Customs and Border Protection that was rerouted for the TV spots.
The DNC argues that the ads violate the Administrative Procedure Act, the Antideficiency Act, and the Purpose Act.
The NFL and NFLPA said recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. The sides also clarified what celebrations remain prohibited.
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Saudi Arabia and Syria are discussing sending Syrian troops to Yemen to join the counteroffensive against the Houthi rebels, three U.S. officials told Axios.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is seriously considering it, but hasn't decided.
Why it matters: While the discussion is mostly between Saudi Arabia and Syria, the Trump administration has been consulted by both countries and is not opposed in principle to such a move, the U.S. officials said.
But sending Syrian troops could inject a religious dimension into the Yemen war and exacerbate the conflict. The troops could include Islamist Sunni foreign fighters who participated in the rebellion against the Assad regime. They would be fighting against the Houthis, who follow Zaydi Shiite Islam.
Driving the news: The Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launched a massive ground operation over the weekend against the Houthis. The offensive was designed to retake territories the Houthis control, including the capital Sanaa and the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
A U.S. official said the issue of sending Syrian troops to Yemen came up during the meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) and al-Sharaa in Riyadh earlier this week.
The Saudis want al-Sharaa to send troops in order to boost the Yemeni forces that are less trained than the Houthis.
While al-Sharaa hasn't signed off on the decision yet, the U.S. official said it is highly likely the Syrian president will accept the Saudi request.
Behind the scenes: The U.S. doesn't oppose sending Syrian troops to Yemen. It would provide more support for the Saudi-backed operation against the Houthis without the U.S. having to get deeply involved, a U.S. official said.
Trump administration officials also believe that deploying Syrian troops to Yemen would strengthen the relationship between two U.S. allies, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Two U.S. officials said U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has been consulted on how Syrian troops could be deployed.
The White House and CENTCOM declined to comment. Spokespeople for the Saudi Embassy and the Syrian Foreign Ministry did not respond to requests for comment.
Zoom in: A source with knowledge of the discussions said the Syrian military could send 10,000 to 20,000 troops to Yemen.
The units under consideration are the 90th division near Damascus and the 84th division based in southern Syria near Sweida.
The 84th division includes thousands of Islamist foreign fighters who came to Syria during the civil war to fight against the Assad regime under the umbrella of the HTS rebel group.
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