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Federal agencies are told to blame Democrats for a shutdown : NPR

The Trump administration is reportedly directing federal agencies to blame Democrats for a potential government shutdown. Internal communications and public website banners accuse Democrats of demanding an "unrealistic wish list" and blocking a "clean" funding bill. Ethics experts warn this partisan messaging may violate the Hatch Act, which prohibits political activity by federal employees on duty. This approach marks a departure from previous administrations' handling of potential shutdowns, which focused on nonpartisan communication to government workers.

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