Page 93 - Hatch Act News Today

The law is supposed to stop the federal government from affecting elections or going about its activities in a partisan manner.

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to alleged mishandling of classified documents, inflation slowed in May, and more

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., asked for an inspector general probe into Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm after she admitted to false statements about her stock ownership.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke of "mega MAGA Republican officials" during a briefing last year, which partially triggered the warning.

The weird state of separating campaigning and governing

 

Penalties for Hatch Act violations are uncommon, and the Office of Special Counsel did not recommend punishments for Karine Jean-Pierre.

A government watchdog agency says Karine-Jean Pierre violated the Hatch Act by making frequent references to 'MAGA Republicans' during White House briefings.

By mentioning “mega MAGA Republicans” as midterm election campaigns were ongoing, Karine Jean-Pierre allegedly violated the Hatch Act.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was sent a letter of warning over her apparent violation of the Hatch Act, according to a report.