What consequences do federal employees face for breaking the Hatch Act?
Recent partisan content found on government websites has raised concerns that some federal employees may have breached the Hatch Act, a law from 1939 that limits certain political activities of federal workers. The Hatch Act aims to ensure that federal programs are administered fairly, protecting employees from political pressure and guaranteeing that promotions are based […]
Environmental organization submits complaints regarding Hatch Act violations by HHS and Forest Service over ‘partisan’ shutdown communications.
Environmental advocates have lodged a Hatch Act complaint against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Forest Service. They claim these agencies are sending “partisan” messages that blame Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Both the HHS and the Forest Service have posted messages on their websites that criticize Democrats in response […]
Crockett questions White House shutdown messaging: ‘How is this not against the Hatch Act?’
On Wednesday, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) reached out to employees, raising concerns about how the White House’s shutdown messaging doesn’t seem to breach the Hatch Act, especially after she saw disparaging messages on housing and urban development websites that criticize Democrats for causing government shutdowns. “I think those messages are way more questionable. The first […]
Watchdog organization submits Hatch Act complaint regarding federal agencies attributing shutdown to Democrats
A watchdog group has lodged a Hatch Act complaint against two government officials following the addition of politically charged banners on a website regarding a government shutdown linked to Democrats. The complaint, which came in on Wednesday, targets Kelly Loeffler, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Scott Turner, who directs the Housing […]
Government watchdog looks into former special counsel Jack Smith for possible Hatch Act violation
Investigation into Former Special Advisor Jack Smith The US Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is looking into former Special Advisor Jack Smith, following a request that came through Fox News. Smith was appointed in 2022 by former Attorney General Merrick Garland to oversee investigations involving former President Donald Trump. The OSC’s inquiry focuses on potential […]
Government investigates Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for suspected Hatch Act violations.
The federal government has reportedly initiated an investigation into special prosecutor Jack Smith, who was involved in the criminal case against President Trump in 2022. The U.S. Special Advisors Office announced on Saturday that it will look into potential violations by Smith regarding political involvement restrictions placed on government employees. A request for comment from […]
Democrats call for an investigation into the White House redistricting effort under the Hatch Act
Investigating Possible Hatch Act Violations Senate Democrats are urging the Special Advisors Office (OSC) to look into whether White House officials may have breached the Hatch Act while pushing against the efforts of the Butlers. In a letter sent on Tuesday, the senator highlighted statements made on July 15th by a senior advisor from the […]
Former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley broke the Hatch Act, according to a watchdog.
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley violated the Hatch Act during an interview last year with a local news outlet, according to an investigation by the U.S. Special Advisors Office. This was reported by a North Carolina news source. The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed on October 23, 2024. At the time of […]
Seahawks have a $37.5 million escape hatch in Sam Darnold’s contract
The Seahawks gave the escape patch on Sam Darnold's contract. Darnold signed a three-year deal worth $105.5 million with the free agency Seahawks after his renaissance season with the Vikings. However, the Seahawks can leave just a year later with the contract structured way. From 2025-26, Darnold will make $37.5 million, which is fully guaranteed. […]
Moderate Dems hatch comeback plan that distances party from far left, ’embraces patriotism’
Last month, a group of moderate Democrats quietly gathered in Virginia hatched a comeback plan that would help to keep the distance from left to left and embrace “patriotism” and regain the working class. In a third way, the centrist democratic think tank has put together a soul-searching retreat in London County, a drive about […]