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VENGEANCE

MAGA Sycophant Orders Revenge Plot on Trump Prosecutor

An investigation into Trump nemesis Jack Smith was prompted by Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.

Liam Archacki

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TSK TSK

White House’s ‘MAGA’ Slam Violated Hatch Act, Watchdog Says

The deputy press secretary referred to “MAGAnomics” on Monday to raise concerns over Republicans possibly repealing the Affordable Care Act.

Alex Nguyen

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‘INAPPROPRIATE’

White House Press Sec’s MAGA Comment Violated Hatch Act

But she won’t be facing any disciplinary action.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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BE CAREFUL

Biden’s Chief of Staff Gets Hatch Act Warning for Retweet

The message he retweeted on May 22 was from a Democratic group focused on infant formula delivery.

Asta Hemenway

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BOTH SIDES

W.H. Press Secretary Psaki Accused of Violating Hatch Act

The complaint was filed after Psaki said the White House supported Terry McAuliffe’s candidacy for Virginia governor.

Corbin Bolies

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Ex-Trump Official Was Punished Under Hatch Act. Who’s Next?

The Hatch Act, a law barring most federal employees from engaging in political activities at work, was a joke in the Trump era. Now that Biden's in charge, that fun is cancelled.

Scott Bixby

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FINED & BARRED

Ex-Trump Aide Violated Hatch Act With Sneaky RNC Vids: OSC

HUD appointee Lynne Patton filmed a video purportedly about housing conditions in New York but it ended up being used at the Republican National Convention.

Rachel Olding

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HERE WE GO AGAIN

Special Counsel Investigating Trump Campaign Events at WH

The Hatch Act prohibits the use of federal property for campaigning.

Blake Montgomery

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NO NO

Pompeo Under Investigation for RNC Speech From Jerusalem

An inquiry into the Pompeo appearance as a potential violation of the Hatch Act, which bars using a federal office for electioneering.

Spencer Ackerman

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