Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The article discusses concerns over the use of federal websites and public service announcements to promote partisan political messages, specifically criticizing the Biden administration for displaying MAGA propaganda and violating ethics laws like the Hatch Act, with experts highlighting the lack of enforcement and the broader erosion of ethical norms in government.
Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized Denver International Airport and others for refusing to display a Homeland Security video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing concerns over political neutrality and the Hatch Act, with airports citing technical and policy reasons for their refusal.
Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Department of Homeland Security violated the Hatch Act by distributing a video featuring Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, with some airports refusing to show the video due to its political content.
Senator Maria Cantwell urged the Office of Special Counsel to investigate DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for potentially violating the Hatch Act by producing and airing a partisan video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown in airports, which several airports have refused to display due to its political content.
Major airports across the U.S. are refusing to air a Homeland Security video from Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing policies against political messaging and potential violations of the Hatch Act, amid disruptions and political tensions.
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, along with other U.S. airports, refused to air a political message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticizing Democrats over the government shutdown, citing policies against political content to maintain neutrality and safety.
Several airports across the U.S. are refusing to display a Homeland Security video featuring Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing concerns it violates the Hatch Act which prohibits partisan political messaging using public assets. Many airports have opted not to show the video, emphasizing their policies against political content and the importance of nonpartisan public service messaging, especially during the shutdown which has caused staffing shortages at airports.
Democrats are calling for hearings to investigate whether the Trump administration violated ethics rules by having federal agencies send out politically charged out-of-office email replies during the government shutdown, potentially violating the Hatch Act and infringing on federal employees' rights.
Democrats and federal workers are challenging language on government websites and emails blaming the 'Radical Left Democrat Shutdown,' arguing it violates the Hatch Act by introducing partisan political messages into federal communications during the government shutdown under the Trump administration.
During a government shutdown, the Trump administration used official channels to blame Democrats, blurring the line between federal employees and partisan politics, raising concerns about violations of the Hatch Act and potential erosion of public trust in the civil service.
A former Idaho legislator filed a complaint against the U.S. Forest Service chief, accusing him of violating the Hatch Act by posting partisan messages blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, which the complainant argues undermines public trust and violates federal law.
The Office of Special Counsel is investigating complaints that federal agencies are violating the Hatch Act and Antideficiency Act by posting partisan messages blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, with some agencies and officials dismissing these concerns.
Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia calls for investigation into White House messaging during the government shutdown, alleging violations of the Hatch Act, as congressional leaders and the White House remain deadlocked over funding and ACA subsidies, with discussions of federal layoffs and agency funding cuts underway.
During the government shutdown, the Trump administration encouraged federal workers to use out-of-office emails blaming Democrats, raising concerns about violations of the Anti-Lobbying Act and the Hatch Act, as public agencies circulated politically charged auto-replies that could be considered inappropriate or illegal.
Several federal agencies have publicly blamed Democrats for the government shutdown, raising concerns about potential violations of the Hatch Act, which prohibits government employees from engaging in partisan political activity. Experts suggest these statements are unusual and could lead to investigations into whether agencies are crossing ethical boundaries, potentially worsening political polarization.
