Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics
Federal employees may now show support for sitting presidents, diminishing the Hatch Act's restrictions and potentially increasing political influence in government roles.
CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs
Lin Gui'an, a former assistant commissioner of the NYPD, was fined $5,000 for illegally soliciting donations for Mayor Adams' campaign while in a substantial policy role.
Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission
Heidorn's departure marks a significant change for the Public Ethics Commission, which has faced challenges in resources and handling a rising number of enforcement cases.