The embattled head of the General Services Administration has resigned following a lengthy controversy over her time in office. Lurita Alexis Doan was found to have violated federal law by instructing employees to help Republicans win the upcoming November elections. Doan is said to have asked employees how they could “help our candidates.” The US Office of Special Counsel ruled Doan violated the Hatch Act, which bars top officials from using their positions for political motives. Doan has also been under scrutiny for awarding a no-bid contract to a firm run by a close friend last year. Doan says the White House asked her to step down this week.