Yet again, the current administration failing in their role to be transparent.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/somewhat-evasive-karine-jean-pierre-accused-hiding-behind-obscure-law-avoid-tough-questions

The Hatch Act is a United States federal law that limits the political activities of federal employees and certain state and local employees who work in connection with federally funded programs. It is named after Senator Carl Hatch of New Mexico, who sponsored the bill in 1939.

The purpose of the Hatch Act is to ensure that federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan manner and that federal employees are not using their official positions to influence elections. The act also aims to prevent the coercion of federal employees to participate in political activities and to protect them from political coercion and discrimination.

Under the Hatch Act, federal employees are generally prohibited from engaging in political activity while on duty, while wearing an official uniform, or while using a government vehicle. They are also prohibited from soliciting, accepting, or receiving political contributions, and from running for public office in partisan elections.

However, the Hatch Act does not apply to all federal employees. For example, the act does not apply to the President, Vice President, or other high-level executive branch officials. Additionally, some federal employees, such as those working in intelligence agencies or the Foreign Service, are subject to more stringent restrictions on their political activities.

The Office of Special Counsel is responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act and can impose penalties for violations, including removal from federal employment. However, the act has been the subject of controversy and legal challenges, and some have argued that it infringes on the free speech rights of federal employees.