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Airports are refusing to play a Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for the shutdown

Summary

Airports in the United States are not showing a video from the Department of Homeland Security. The video, featuring Kristi Noem, blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Some airports say showing the video would break the Hatch Act, a U.S. law.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Homeland Security made a video with Kristi Noem.
  • The video claims Democrats are responsible for the government shutdown.
  • Many U.S. airports have decided not to show this video.
  • Some airports believe playing the video would violate the Hatch Act.
  • The Hatch Act is a law that stops certain political activities by federal employees and agencies.
  • The decision not to show the video is receiving attention from various media outlets.

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