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Trump to fund future pro-presidency ads via PAC, but no refund for millions already spent
us-politics3 days ago

Trump to fund future pro-presidency ads via PAC, but no refund for millions already spent

President Donald Trump has agreed to pay for future television advertisements praising his administration using his super PAC, MAGA Inc., but has refused to reimburse the U.S. government for the millions of dollars already spent on similar spots. The White House maintains these are public service announcements, while critics argue they violate federal laws against using taxpayer funds for political propaganda ahead of the November midterms.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#federal-spending#hatch-act
politics8 days ago

Democrats Propose Budget Penalties for White House 'Propaganda' Ads

Senate Democrats are introducing legislation to penalize the White House for using taxpayer funds for political advertising. The bill, led by Patty Murray, would deduct $20 million from the Office of Management and Budget for each violation of laws banning government propaganda. This move follows a surge in pro-Trump television spots aired during the 2026 midterm election cycle, which critics argue are indistinguishable from campaign ads. While the White House defends the spots as patriotic public service announcements, legal experts and bipartisan lawmakers contend they violate the Hatch Act and appropriations laws. The controversy has prompted federal investigations and FCC scrutiny, though the agency’s chair has dismissed concerns as normal.

via Politico|
#fcc#hatch-act#midterms-2026
Sources reveal Trump personally directed White House production of taxpayer-funded political ads
politics11 days ago

Sources reveal Trump personally directed White House production of taxpayer-funded political ads

President Donald Trump is personally overseeing the creation of taxpayer-funded video advertisements that promote his policies and image, according to a source familiar with the matter. The White House produced these ads in-house, with the president selecting specific imagery and audio. Critics, including some Republicans, argue the spending violates laws against using public funds for political campaigns, while the administration maintains the spots are patriotic public service announcements.

via CNN|
#campaign-finance#hatch-act#midterms-2026
Cameo Chaos: Lewandowski's Side Gig Draws Scrutiny Amid Noem Affair Rumors
politics7 months ago

Cameo Chaos: Lewandowski's Side Gig Draws Scrutiny Amid Noem Affair Rumors

OK! Magazine reports that Corey Lewandowski, a longtime Trump ally and alleged lover of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is facing criticism for running a Cameo video-message side business, with prices as low as $50 for fans and $500 for business videos, prompting officials to flag potential security risks and Hatch Act concerns as coverage of Noem and Lewandowski’s relationship intensifies.

via okmagazine.com|
#cameo#corey-lewandowski#hatch-act
Court filings reveal Doge staff exposed Americans' Social Security data, triggering Hatch Act probes
politics8 months ago

Court filings reveal Doge staff exposed Americans' Social Security data, triggering Hatch Act probes

Federal court filings show Doge employees accessed and shared Social Security data via an unauthorized channel, including an encrypted file that may contain about 1,000 names and addresses; SSA learned of the breach in November and flagged potential Hatch Act violations, with referrals to investigators as lawmakers call for prosecutions in a lawsuit to block Doge from SSA access.

via The Guardian|
#court-filings#doge#doj
DOJ corrections flag possible misuse of SSA data by DOGE team over voter rolls
politics8 months ago

DOJ corrections flag possible misuse of SSA data by DOGE team over voter rolls

DOJ court filings reveal corrections suggesting two DOGE team members at the Social Security Administration had broader access to SSA data than acknowledged and may have helped an advocacy group match voter rolls for overturning election results; the filings also show data shared via the unapproved third‑party server Cloudflare, and Steve Davis was copied on a March 3, 2025 email that included a password‑protected file with private SSA data for about 1,000 people. SSA says the DOGE work was intended to detect fraud and modernize systems, but the disclosures raise Hatch Act concerns and questions about data handling; White House and SSA declined comment.

via Yahoo|
#cloudflare#doge-team#hatch-act
politics8 months ago

Justice Department flags possible SSA data misuse by Musk-backed DOGE team

The DOJ uncovers corrections to testimony about Elon Musk’s DOGE team at the Social Security Administration, showing two DOGE members may have exceeded approved data access, contacted an advocacy group aiming to overturn election results, and potentially used SSA data to match voter rolls. One member signed an agreement tied to this data use. A password-protected file containing about 1,000 private SSA records was copied on an email to Steve Davis, though it’s unclear if the data was accessed. DOGE allegedly used unapproved third-party servers (Cloudflare) to share data, contrary to SSA policy. SSA maintains DOGE never had access to SSA systems of record, but derived data may have been shared. The White House and SSA declined comment, and it remains unresolved whether any private information was actually accessed.

via Politico|
#data-privacy#doge#elon-musk
SSA Reveals DOGE Signaled Voter-Data Pact with Election-Denial Group
politics8 months ago

SSA Reveals DOGE Signaled Voter-Data Pact with Election-Denial Group

Federal court filings reveal that DOGE staff engaged with a political advocacy group on a 'Voter Data Agreement' to analyze voter rolls, with at least one DOGE employee signing the pact; the arrangement bypassed internal safeguards and used unapproved third‑party servers, raising privacy and legal concerns. The filing does not name the group, but True the Vote had publicly pressed DOGE to review voter rolls earlier. SSA says it has not proven that its data were shared, but the episode triggers a Hatch Act review amid ongoing litigation over DOGE’s access to SSA systems.

via Democracy Docket|
#doge#hatch-act#politics
politics11 months ago

Federal Court Rules Against Partisan Messaging and Propaganda on Government Websites

The article discusses concerns over the use of federal websites and public service announcements to promote partisan political messages, specifically criticizing the Biden administration for displaying MAGA propaganda and violating ethics laws like the Hatch Act, with experts highlighting the lack of enforcement and the broader erosion of ethical norms in government.

via Rolling Stone|
#ethics#federal-websites#government-propaganda