HATCH Act Archives

Republicans Accuse FTC Chair of Hatch Act Violations

President Joe Biden-appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan has been accused of Hatch Act violations. A contentious debate has emerged in Washington as top Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accuse Khan of compromising ethical standards by attending events with Democrat candidates. The FTC official's attendance at the…

WH Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Caught Violating Law by Special Counsel

Democrat President Joe Biden's White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been caught violating a law intended to prevent federal employees from using their offices to influence elections. Jean-Pierre reportedly violated the law when she repeatedly called out “mega MAGA Republicans” before the 2022 midterms, a government watchdog agency said.…

Biden’s Chief of Staff Found Guilty of Violating Hatch Act by Special Counsel, Gets Slap on Wrist

Democrat President Joe Biden’s White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain has been found guilty of violating the Hatch Act, according to The Office of Special Counsel. Ana Galindo-Marrone, chief of the Hatch Act Unit at the OSC, informed Klain of his violation but decided not to discipline the top…

Special Counsel Finds Biden’s Energy Secretary Guilty of Violating Hatch Act to Promote Democrats

President Joe Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm violated the Hatch Act while promoting Democrats last year, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has determined. Granholm violated federal law when she encouraged voters to choose Democrat candidates during a late 2021 interview, seven months into her Biden admin job. The…