Latest "hatch act" stories

Can federal employees discuss Supreme Court abortion ruling at work?

Questions about the Hatch Act often surface when political discourse runs especially hot. How you can determine what constitutes inappropriate political activity in the government workplace.

By Molly Weisner

7 months ago

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos observes a classroom setting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at the Phoenix International Academy in Phoenix.

Trump tests limits as Cabinet members fan out to key states

Members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet are logging extra miles as mostly unofficial campaign surrogates in crucial states in the final days before Tuesday's election.

2 years ago

Democrats accuse VA secretary of campaigning for Trump, GOP on official time

The lawmakers say Wilkie may have violated the Hatch Act with recent appearances that coincided with Republican campaign events.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Agriculture secretary violated Hatch Act by backing Trump reelection

The Office of Special Counsel called on Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to reimburse the government for costs associated with his participation in an event in North Carolina.

2 years ago

The Hatch Act: What is it? And how does it impact feds?

The Hatch Act is designed to ensure that the work of federal civil servants is not influenced by political motivations.

By Jessie Bur

2 years ago

Watchdog: Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway violated Hatch Act

The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller’s office, says Conway violated the Hatch Act twice last year when she spoke out in support of Republican Roy Moore and against his Democratic rival, Sen. Doug Jones, in the Alabama Senate race.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

5 years ago