Tag Archives: Hatch Act

Federal agencies across Washington are posting messages blaming Democratic senators for the ongoing government shutdown — a striking and unprecedented break from past nonpartisan protocol. Traditionally, agencies issue neutral statements about which services will be disrupted during a funding lapse. But under President Donald Trump’s direction, multiple departments — including …

A report published by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel found that 13 Trump administration officials violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits government employees from engaging in campaign activity. “Taken together, the report concludes that the violations demonstrate both a willingness by some in the Trump administration to leverage the …

Former HUD official, Lynne Patton, was fined $1,000 and barred from federal employment for four years for violating the Hatch Act. The law prohibits executive branch employees from engaging in political activities while working. The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint against Patton because of a …