Media bashes Trump admin messaging for pinning shutdown on Dems, White House fires back

EXCLUSIVE: The White House responded to various reports that President Donald Trump’s administration is breaking federal law by including commentary that blames Senate Democrats for the government shutdown in out-of-office emails and letters furloughing federal employees.A number of reports suggested that including partisan messaging in official emails and communication channels could be a violation of the Anti-Lobbying Act, which prevents federal funding from being used in lobbying efforts. "The Trump Administration is committed to sharing the truth with the American people, and it’s simply a