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- U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the budget director to use DHS funds for ads praising his presidency.
- Customs and Border Protection awarded a $20 million contract to Maryland firm LMD on Sept. 20.
- At least four ads have aired on networks, costing about $5.5 million, with spending expected to rise.
- Democrats and some Republicans say the ads may violate laws banning taxpayer-funded publicity.
- Trump says the ads promote the country, not a candidate.
