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By now, it should be clear that using private email and messaging apps for official government business is not allowed.
Investigating Stephen Miller’s Communications with Government Agencies
American Oversight today filed a lawsuit to shed light on White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller’s influence across the federal government.
Ben Carson Faces Questions on PBS NewsHour About Frequent Travel and Attempted Dining Set Purchase
HUD Secretary Ben Carson appeared on PBS NewsHour and had to answer questions about records we uncovered — including calendars showing multiple long weekends in Florida and emails about his $31,000 dining set.
Is DHS Failing to Search for Records — Or Is Washington’s Most Influential Lobbying Firm Inflating Its Reports?
Despite the existence of numerous lobbying disclosure reports, DHS has told American Oversight that it cannot identify any records of communications between political appointees and representatives of a Trump-connected lobbying firm.
Where Are the Notes Acting Secretary Shanahan Consulted During His 2017 Confirmation Hearing?
The Defense Department is continuing to insist that it has no records of prepared talking points, despite video of then–deputy secretary nominee Patrick Shanahan consulting notes during his questioning.
