Investigation: Gensler Violated the Civil Service Reform Act

Hours after the election of Donald J. Trump as president, Gary Gensler, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), faces an investigation over allegations of ideological bias in his appointments to senior positions within the agency

The investigation, led by Congressional committees, seeks to assess whether Gensler violated the Civil Service Reform Act by favoring individuals from left-leaning organizations, thereby compromising the impartiality of the SEC. This action arises amid concerns about the influence of political affiliations on the agency's staffing decisions, highlighting the importance of oversight to ensure compliance with federal legislation