A coalition of government watchdog organizations has asked a federal judge to step in after taxpayer-funded campaign advertisements tied to President Donald Trump reportedly continued airing nationwide—hundreds of times within a single day.

The filing came nearly 24 hours after US District Judge Jennifer Rochon ruled in favor of the watchdog groups, finding that the Trump administration’s taxpayer-funded ads were likely unlawful. She ordered the advertisements removed from the air immediately.

In a court filing Monday evening, however, the plaintiffs said the commercials had continued to run despite the emergency order.

Attorneys representing Common Cause, Democracy Forward and other plaintiffs cited data from AdImpact, saying the government-funded ads had “ran in nearly 400 spots on programs that began airing at 7 pm Eastern last night — that is, after this Court’s order was in effect.”

The plaintiffs said they were “not presently” seeking contempt sanctions against the administration.

They acknowledged that the continued broadcasts—and the money behind them—could potentially be explained in a declaration the judge ordered the government to submit Monday evening.

“But given that the ads have continued to run on October 12—the day after Defendants insisted the ad-buy was no longer effective—Plaintiffs request a status conference to determine Defendants’ compliance,” the attorneys wrote.

How the court will respond remains uncertain. The Justice Department did not immediately answer the Daily Mail’s request for comment.

Rochon’s filing followed an order directing the Trump administration to cancel any remaining advertisements scheduled to air after 6:45 pm ET Sunday, when the ruling took effect.

The judge also rejected the administration’s argument that the case would likely become “moot” because the ads were not scheduled to continue beyond the end of Sunday.

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The government had told the court it had already spent approximately $19 million of the $20 million allocated for the advertising campaign. Rochon nevertheless declined to accept that argument and ruled for the plaintiffs.

In her temporary order Sunday night, Rochon instructed attorneys for the Trump administration to submit a declaration Monday evening detailing their compliance with the ruling.

It remains unclear whether the administration will address the reported continuation of the broadcasts in that declaration—a possibility the plaintiffs recognized in their filing.

Even so, the plaintiffs said they “believe the Court should be aware of developments suggesting that the conduct addressed by the Order may be continuing.”

The dispute comes amid concerns from ethics attorneys and some congressional Republicans that the advertisements could violate the Hatch Act, the 1939 law restricting the political activities of most executive branch employees.

“The president and his administration have gone from breaking the law to trampling it,” Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics official under President Barack Obama, told the New York Times about the taxpayer-funded campaign.

The White House has previously defended the spots as “educational” and “unconditionally patriotic” public service announcements.

A White House spokesperson told the Daily Mail earlier this month that the revised advertisements were “not unlike” public service announcements aired by earlier administrations, including those of former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

The televised ad spots are ‘clearly not political’ and do not have a ‘call to action,’ a White House spokesperson told the Daily Mail in response to an earlier request for comment.

‘These public service announcements are about reminding Americans to love their country and understand what makes it worth defending, at home, at our borders, and abroad,’ the spokesperson added. 

This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.  

Three weeks after the death of her brother Presley, Kaia Gerber has reportedly been grieving privately at home, with her boyfriend by her side. The 25-year-old model has been in shock and has struggled to eat as she processes the loss.

On Sunday afternoon, however, Gerber was seen leaving a Los Angeles gym in an all-black outfit and sunglasses. The outing marked a small step toward restoring a daily routine, encouraged by her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford.

Presley Gerber, 27, died after suffering cardiac arrest on September 20 while staying at the Santa Monica rehabilitation center Resolutions Living. His death, which was suspected to be linked to an overdose, has left his younger sister struggling to cope.

“She was in total shock, so it was a huge emotional process simply to understand that she would never see her brother again,” a source close to the family told the Daily Mail. The insider said Kaia is “still struggling” with the loss.

Following Presley’s death, Kaia, the daughter of Crawford, 60, and businessman Rande Gerber, 64, reportedly remained at home with her boyfriend, 33-year-old actor Lewis Pullman.

“She created a little cocoon at home, with friends coming by to see her,” the source said. “She tried to keep herself together, but she wasn’t eating much and had very little appetite.” The insider connected that struggle to Gerber’s comments about experiencing “disordered eating” after entering the public eye, which she discussed in an August interview with Vogue.

“She hasn’t cut her hair or had her nails done, and she has spent the entire time in sweats,” the source added. “Her mom has encouraged her to maintain some kind of routine as she works through her grief. That’s why Kaia went to the gym.”

Gerber has also relied on friends and relatives for emotional support. Among those said to be checking in are actress Laura Dern and influencer Jake Shane, alongside Pullman.

“Cindy and Rande have really been there for Kaia, as has George [Clooney],” the source said. “They are doing everything they can to make sure she is OK.”

Despite the family tragedy, Gerber is expected to resume work soon. In addition to her modeling commitments, she is set to appear with Pullman and Dylan O’Brien in Bulls, an upcoming thriller written and directed by James Morosini. According to the source, production is expected to begin before the end of the year, with costume fittings potentially taking place as early as next month.

“It’s helpful that Lewis, who has been her ‘rock’ during this time, is also her co-star,” the insider said. “They are closer than ever, and he can continue looking after her.”

The film will be shot on location and is expected to place significant demands on Gerber, who has a leading role as a “hedonistic” woman who cheats on her husband, played by Pullman. While she is committed to the project, the production schedule could reportedly be pushed back if necessary.

“This will be difficult for Kaia, and Cindy is naturally very worried as a mother,” the source said.

Kaia and Presley were said to have shared a particularly close bond. In the immediate aftermath of his death, sources told the Daily Mail that the entire family was concerned about how she was coping.

Presley had checked into the Santa Monica facility Resolutions Living the day before he was found dead on September 20.

In footage obtained by TMZ from the night before he died, the model was seen giving a solo tour of the sober home while wearing a white undershirt that showed off his prominent tattoos, a silver chain necklace and a pair of black eyeglasses.

Presley appeared visibly under the influence in the clip, taken around 10pm, as he stared into the camera with noticeably glazed eyes. Throughout the video, he panned the camera around a bedroom and multiple areas of the residence, appearing to be on his own.

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Presley reportedly ‘got high’ on Saturday afternoon and became concerned he was losing control, insiders claimed to TMZ. His sober coach had called the living facility and asked if he could bring Presley in – though he made it clear that Presley was high on drugs – and the facility’s admissions officer reportedly agreed, the outlet reported.

The sober coach had reportedly planned to take Presley to a rehab facility the following Monday but needed a temporary hold for the weekend and ended up leaving him at Resolutions Living, according to insiders. Sources also claimed that Presley continued using drugs inside the sober home.

His remains were ‘cremated‘ just days after his passing at the Rose Family Funeral Home, per a death certificate obtained by TMZ. Crawford and Gerber will reportedly keep their son’s ashes at their residence.

A final confirmation of any substances that may have played a role in his death must wait until the Medical Examiner’s toxicology report is released.

The Daily Mail previously obtained audio of the 911 emergency dispatch call made from the Santa Monica rehab, in which an automated voice could be heard saying ‘cardiac arrest’ followed by ‘overdose.’

The first call was made on Sunday, September 20 at 9.35am regarding a cardiac arrest, however, just three minutes later it was upgraded to an ‘overdose,’ then finally at 9.40am the priority was upped once again as it was ‘upgraded.’

Presley – who started modeling from a young age like his sister – had been open about his decade-long struggle with drug addiction and mental health problems before his death. 

Last November, Presley revealed he had taken a step back from social media to ‘take care of my own mental health for a bit.’

One month later, he opened up about his personal life in a candid social media video and started sharing ‘Mental Health Mondays’ videos on his Instagram. In one, he listed the medication he takes for ‘night terrors’ and ‘panic attacks,’ saying his use of medication had been ‘fluctuating up and down depending on what’s been going on in my life.’

Earlier this year, he posted about having a ‘Pre-ibogaine flood dose’ at a Mexican treatment clinic, a single, high-dose administration of the naturally occurring psychoactive substance ibogaine that is reported to help with withdrawal symptoms. The high dose is designed to induce a profound ‘reset.’

Presley’s parents and his sister Kaia praised him for his ‘courage’ in response to his post about starting the treatment in March.

Crawford commented: ‘You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!’ while Kaia added: ‘That’s my brother I am so damn proud.’

And Kaia wrote: ‘I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.’

Presley’s death came just weeks after Kaia opened up about the enormous toll her brother’s struggles had taken on their famous family.

‘When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,’ Kaia told Vogue.

But for all the concerns for Kaia, our source said: ‘Kaia has not had it easy in her 25 years, but she will hang in there, she is a very strong person.’

The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Kaia and Crawford for comment.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, you can also visit 988lifeline.org. You can also call, text or chat with a counselor by texting 988.

Fox News veteran Brian Kilmeade and Fox & Friends Weekend cohost Rachel Campos-Duffy clashed on air Sunday over Donald Trump’s reported plan to bring Russian diesel into the United States.

The 62-year-old Kilmeade joined the program to discuss Trump’s weekend call for Ukraine to consider replacing President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Campos-Duffy argued that Trump’s remarks were prompted by Ukrainian attacks that had contributed to pressure on global diesel supplies. In her view, Ukraine’s military strategy was “hurting President Trump and the administration.”

She then invited Kilmeade to offer his assessment.

Kilmeade suggested Trump’s criticism of Zelensky reflected frustration with the Ukrainian president’s condemnation of the diesel arrangement. He said the proposed fuel deal represented the beginning of what could become a betrayal.

After noting that the arrangement appeared to conflict with a bipartisan law allowing the president to impose tariffs of as much as 100 percent on Russian oil, Kilmeade quipped, “Do we tariff ourselves?”

He later warned Campos-Duffy—whose husband is Trump’s transportation secretary—that the administration could be placing the United States on the wrong side of history by aligning with Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom Kilmeade compared to a modern-day Adolf Hitler.

“Zelensky’s frustrated because all this money will flow into Russia, who started this whole war, unprovoked. They are the bad guys,” Kilmeade said.

Campos-Duffy promptly challenged his argument.

“Are you saying that there were not peace efforts, that were not—” she began.

Kilmeade cut in, saying, “There’s no plausible, practical peace effort that Vladimir Putin would participate in, effectively, that would end this war.”

Campos-Duffy continued trying to respond as the exchange grew more heated.

Speaking over her, Kilmeade declared, “There’s one person who is responsible. Vladimir Putin. That is it.”

As Campos-Duffy attempted to interject again, Kilmeade added of Putin, “And he’s getting his a** kicked.”

Campos-Duffy, who has cohosted Fox & Friends Weekend since 2021, then pointed to ceasefire discussions facilitated by Turkey and the United Nations involving Russia and Ukraine over the Black Sea.

“Boris Johnson advised Zelensky not to take the deal,” she said, only for Kilmeade to dismiss the point almost immediately.

Kilmeade responded with a joke: “I don’t know what Boris Johnson is doing now—is he in a retirement home?”

Cohosts Griff Jenkins and Charles Hurt repeatedly averted their eyes as the altercation became increasingly tense.

‘No. No, but I think- I think that there’s – there’s a reason that the president is buying the- the- the- the diesel from Russia,’ Campos-Duffy stammered. She said it was because of Zelensky’s continued strikes on Russian refineries.

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‘Can you blame him,’ Kilmeade stressed. Minutes before, Campos-Duffy suggested he was a ‘big fan of Zelensky[‘s].’

‘That’s the war machine that’s killing his people, that bombs apartment buildings,’ Kilmeade argued.

‘But he’s dependent on us, and the president said don’t do it,’ Campos-Duffy hit back.

As Kilmeade started to answer, she asked, ‘Are you for America or for-‘ before trailing off.

Kilmeade claimed the diesel shortage could be traced back to Iran and its attacks on Gulf States.

He called the ‘new emphasis’ Trump was putting ‘on Russia’ merely a distraction

‘They’ll be writing about this in war journals forever. The Ukrainians have modernized modern war before our very eyes,’ Kilmeade said of Ukraine’s continued use of drone warfare.

‘I’m not so sure there’s a positive, Brian,’ a visibly unconvinced Campos-Duffy hit back. ‘There are 30,000 young men on each side that are dying every single month,’ 

Kilmeade had two words, this time. ‘Vladimir Putin,’ he stressed.

The two began to speak over each other at this point. Campos-Duffy claimed ‘kids’ in the Ukrainian army were being used ‘as Guinea pigs’ to advance the US’s military.

‘What kids?’ Kilmeade asked, paving the way for another exchange.

‘These are young men,’ Campos-Duffy bristled at a point. 

‘Rachel, this is a response to attacks,’ Kilmeade continued. ‘They’re getting rocketed, so they found a way to out-.

Campos-Duffy interrupted to point out that Trump ‘said he wanted peace in Ukraine’ – to which Kilmeade said with a smile: ‘Tell Vladimir Putin.’

She framed the Ukrainian leader as ‘arrogant’ and the reason for the lack of peace.

Kilmeade, at this point, blurted out: ‘It would be the biggest mistake of his administration to work with Russia. That is a- that is the modern Hitler of our generation.

‘He is the cause of all the problems in the region, and now is helping Iran kill our guys and blow up our bases,’ Kilmeade concluded.

The moment was quickly clipped and went viral on Sunday.

The Ukrainian president also argued that the real source of rising energy prices was the Middle East war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Some itches are easy to handle immediately. An itchy arm or scalp can be dealt with in seconds. But an itchy groin that appears during a work meeting, the school run or a supermarket queue calls for rather more restraint.

If that irritation keeps returning—especially alongside a rash spreading over the groin or inner thighs—jock itch could be the cause.

The name can be misleading. You do not have to be an athlete, own football boots or have recently visited a gym to develop the condition.

Jock itch, or Tinea cruris, is a common fungal infection that affects the groin, upper inner thighs and, in some cases, the buttocks.

It is more frequently seen in men, partly because of the anatomy of the groin, although women can also be affected.

The fungi that cause the infection thrive in warm, damp surroundings. Underwear, sweat, skin folds and friction can combine to create an ideal environment.

A hot day, an intense workout or several hours spent in damp gym clothes can make those conditions even more favourable for the fungus to grow.

How would you know if it’s jock itch?

The infection usually produces an itchy, scaly rash around the groin and upper inner thighs. Its border may be raised or clearly defined, with the rash spreading outward into a curved or ring-shaped pattern.

However, the appearance of a rash can vary significantly depending on a person’s skin tone.

On lighter skin, the inflamed area may appear pink or red. On brown or black skin, it may look dark brown, purple or grey—or simply stand out as a different colour from the surrounding skin.

Itching can be severe, while heat, exercise and perspiration often intensify the symptoms. People who work out regularly may be at greater risk, particularly if they remain in sweaty clothing afterwards, giving the fungus the moist conditions it needs.

Those with diabetes or a weakened immune system may also be more vulnerable to fungal infections of this kind.

Jock itch is caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that can spread from another infected area of the body, another person, contaminated items such as towels and clothing, or even infected animals. Once established in a suitable environment, the fungi infect the outermost layer of the skin.

The same types of fungi can cause athlete’s foot. That means an infection on the feet may reach the groin through the hands, towels or clothing—even when pulling underwear over infected feet.

So if an itchy groin occurs alongside peeling, cracked or itchy skin between the toes, do not focus only on the symptoms below the waist. The feet may require treatment as well.

The fungi behind jock itch can also pass through close skin-to-skin contact.

Infected skin can release microscopic fungal material, including spores, which may contaminate items such as towels and allow the infection to spread.

Jock itch is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). However, there is no single obvious sign that can always distinguish a fungal infection from an STI.

A fungal infection typically causes an itchy, scaly rash with a relatively clear border. But genital sores, blisters or ulcers, unusual discharge, pain when urinating or pelvic pain could point to another cause, including an STI—which can be identified through testing.

So how do you actually get rid of jock itch?

First, be mindful: while you have an active fungal infection, avoid sharing towels and wash underwear, towels, bedding and clothing regularly to avoid it spreading to others.

Once the rash has cleared and you have completed the recommended treatment, the risk of spreading it is much lower.

The good news is that most cases can be treated with an antifungal medicine available over-the-counter from a pharmacy.

Common treatments include antifungal creams containing clotrimazole or terbinafine, which essentially interfere with the fungus’ cell membrane, stopping it growing.

Exactly how often you use them and how long you need treatment for varies depending on the product, so follow the instructions carefully or ask your pharmacist for advice.

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One of the easiest mistakes to make is stopping treatment the moment the itching disappears.

Your skin feeling better does not necessarily mean the infection has completely cleared. Depending on the product, treatment may range from around one week to several weeks – and it’s important to complete the recommended course, even if things are looking considerably happier down there.

You also want to make the area much less appealing for fungi.

That means keeping the groin clean and dry, particularly after exercise or sweating; changing out of damp gym clothes as soon as possible; changing your underwear daily – and opting for loose-fitting, breathable clothing if you are prone to fungal infections.

If you also have athlete’s foot, treat that at the same time. Many of the same topical antifungals can be used for both (check with a pharmacist if you’re unsure).

Hot wash towels and underwear frequently, where the fabric allows it – regular laundering, thoroughly drying your clothes and towels and not sharing them while you have an active infection are the important bits.

And resist the temptation to rummage through the bathroom cabinet and apply whichever cream happens to be closest.

Steroid creams, which are commonly used to reduce inflammation in conditions such as eczema, can reduce redness and itching – this might give the impression that the problem is improving, but using a steroid alone on a fungal infection can alter its appearance and potentially allow it to spread, making it more difficult to recognise and treat.

The rash can become less scaly, lose its characteristic raised border and become more extensive. It may even develop pustules.

Doctors sometimes call this a steroid-modified fungal infection, or tinea incognito.

In certain circumstances a clinician may recommend a short course of a mild steroid alongside an antifungal – but the point is, do not self-treat an undiagnosed groin rash with steroid cream alone.

Another important point is that not every itchy groin is jock itch.

Eczema, psoriasis, irritation from soaps or other products, heat, sweating and friction can all cause rashes around the groin.

The yeast Candida can cause soreness and irritation too.

There can be considerable overlap, which is exactly why persistent or unusual rashes deserve a proper look.

A doctor can often diagnose the problem from its appearance and your history. If there is doubt, skin scrapings can be taken to look for fungus.

I would also want to know about a presumed fungal infection that keeps returning or simply refuses to clear despite appropriate treatment.

Also seek medical advice if the rash is severe, painful, blistering, weeping or rapidly spreading, if you develop sores or unusual genital symptoms, or if you are worried you may have been exposed to an STI.

If you have a compromised immune system or diabetes it is sensible to have a lower threshold for seeking medical advice about persistent or recurrent skin infections. Higher blood glucose levels can make certain infections more likely, while diabetes can also affect aspects of the body’s immune response.

Similarly, people whose immune systems are suppressed by an illness or medication may occasionally require different treatment, so it is worth getting medical advice rather than repeatedly treating the problem yourself.

Most cases of jock itch are very treatable. The key is recognising what you might be dealing with, treating it properly and removing some of the warm, damp conditions that allow fungus to flourish.

And if you are still not sure what is causing that persistent itch, get it checked.

Because while scratching might provide a few seconds of satisfaction, finding out what is actually causing it will give you considerably longer relief.

Dr Raj Arora is an NHS GP and TV medic