The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) posted a partisan banner blaming the "Radical Left" for a looming government shutdown. An ethics group alleges this violates the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in political activities. The complaint claims the banner, funded by taxpayer dollars, unfairly promotes the Trump administration and criticizes Democrats, while the administration has weakened ethics enforcement. This comes as Congress failed to pass a funding bill, leading to the shutdown.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.