American Oversight Petitions Court to Vacate Judge Cannon’s Gag Order Blocking Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump

As the Trump DOJ pursues its political enemies over document handling, American Oversight seeks the release of Jack Smith’s rep…

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Judge Rejects Boilerplate “Congressional Records” Label Used to Shield Agency Emails from Disclosure

American Oversight clears the way to uncover communications, as Congress and the Trump administration drive up health care cost…

American Oversight Sues DOJ for Video of Venezuelan Nationals’ Removal to El Salvador in Reported Defiance of Court Order

The records could show whether the Trump administration broke the law, ignoring court orders halting removals.

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American Oversight Seeks Release of Pentagon Inspector General’s Report on Secretary Hegseth’s Signal Use
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American Oversight Petitions Court to Vacate Judge Cannon’s Gag Order Blocking Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump
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American Oversight Calls on DHS and National Archives to Investigate Records Act Violations After DHS’s Backtracking
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American Oversight Sues DOJ for Video of Venezuelan Nationals’ Removal to El Salvador in Reported Defiance of Court Order
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American Oversight Seeks Release of Pentagon Inspector General’s Report on Secretary Hegseth’s Signal Use

We filed a FOIA request for the DOD watchdog’s review of auto-deleting messaging app use for official business.

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October 8, 2025

American Oversight Sues DOJ and FBI for Records of Any Trump Interviews in Epstein Investigation

We’re challenging the FBI’s refusal to confirm whether President Trump was interviewed.

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October 7, 2025

American Oversight Petitions Court to Vacate Judge Cannon’s Gag Order Blocking Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump

As the Trump DOJ pursues its political enemies over document handling, American Oversight seeks the release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s own a…

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September 30, 2025