First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts

What happened: The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration in federal court to stop taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president. Trump also faced repeated protests at a Texas rally, and a tanker off Qatar was attacked. Key numbers: The ads have cost taxpayers more than $12m so far, per AdImpact. At least half a dozen demonstrators interrupted the San Antonio rally. Why it matters: The DNC suit seeks a judge's order to halt the ad spending. Ken Paxton admitted in leaked audio that rising fuel prices from Trump's Iran war were hurting Republicans before the midterms. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration in federal court to stop taxpayer-funded ads promoting the president. Trump also faced repeated protests at a Texas rally, and a tanker off Qatar was attacked.

The DNC suit seeks a judge's order to halt the ad spending. Ken Paxton admitted in leaked audio that rising fuel prices from Trump's Iran war were hurting Republicans before the midterms.