Federal websites are blaming Dems for shutdown. Is that legal?

Numerous federal websites have posted messages blaming the current federal government shutdown on Democrats. Some say that's a Hatch Act violation.

Federal agency website notifications, social media posts blame shutdown on ‘radical left’ Democrats

“On September 19, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5371, a clean continuing resolution,” the message said.

Federal agencies blast Democrats for the government shutdown. Are they violating the Hatch Act?

In a striking departure from longstanding norms, several federal agencies are publicly blaming congressional Democrats for ...

Government shutdown enters its second week

The government shutdown is entering its second week, and there's no end in sight as both parties continue to refuse to give in to the other's demands.

What US government shutdown means for passport applications

The government entered a shutdown last Wednesday after Congress failed to pass legislation for federal spending.