Here’s more about how the Hatch Act works: What the law does The Office of Special Counsel – not to be confused with the Justice Department special counsel investigation led by Jack Smith into ...

The Hatch Act is a federal law passed in 1939 that "limits certain political activities of federal employees," according to the OSC, which oversees federal personnel issues and is separate from ...

Washington (CNN) — A federal agency said Tuesday that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act when she used the term “mega MAGA” from the briefing podium.

Smith is again using the Hatch Act – which limits the political activities of federal employees – to bolster the 2020 election subversion charges against Trump.

The Office of Special Counsel – not to be confused with the Justice Department special counsel investigation led by Jack Smith into Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents ...

BREAKING: Office of Special Counsel investigates Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations Featured Shows MSNBC TV More Follow msnbc More Brands More Shows UPDATE (June 8, 2023 8:30 p.m. E.T ...

Watchdog agency to crack down on Hatch Act violators, including at the White House An "escape hatch" for those improperly engaging in political activity will now close, Office of Special Counsel says.

The RNC has sparked concerns about Hatch Act violations, a law from 1939 which prevents executive branch employees from engaging in overtly political activity on the job.

The Hatch Act is a 1939 law that seeks to keep government functions nonpartisan. it applies to federal employees as well as state and local employees who work with federally funded programs.