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House Republicans are proposing to cut nearly half the funding for the Government Accountability Office and other legislative agencies in the upcoming fiscal year, amidst broader debates over government oversight, security, and policy priorities, as they work to pass a large spending bill and address issues like military action in Iran and internal congressional reforms.
White House spokespeople Karine Jean-Pierre and Andrew Bates have been found to have violated the Hatch Act by using the term 'MAGA' to describe certain Republicans, according to a government watchdog agency. The Office of Special Counsel stated that their actions were contrary to official guidance on the law, and this violation came after Jean-Pierre had already been warned about using her position to influence elections. The Hatch Act is intended to prevent federal employees from using their offices for political purposes.