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American Oversight Sues for Records of Pandemic’s Impact on the Census
The lawsuit came amid new reports that the Census Bureau plans to end its door-knocking outreach earlier than planned, potentially decreasing the accuracy and benefiting Trump’s political party.
News Roundup: Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor … Trump’s Political Interference
Trump’s antagonistic stance toward the Postal Service not only endangers the delivery of mail; it also threatens to undermine confidence in the election.
How the Education Department Tried to Help a For-Profit College Chain That Lied to Students
Recently released documents shed new light on a top official's efforts to aid the scandal-ridden company Dream Center Holdings.
New Coronavirus Relief Bill Includes Nearly $2 Billion for Trump-Requested FBI Headquarters Project
See the latest records we’ve obtained in our investigation into Trump’s interference in the FBI headquarters relocation plan.
News Roundup: The Political Theater of ‘Operation Legend’
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the Trump administration has sought to distract from the rising death toll and dwindling medical stockpile with “Operation Legend."
Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.
Investigations
Law Enforcement’s Response to Nationwide Racial Justice Protests
As Americans took to the streets to demand an end to police brutality in the summer of 2020, the Trump administration’s response was one of dangerous escalation and abuses of…
White House Control of Information During the Pandemic
President Trump’s early denials about the severity of Covid-19 quickly morphed into a misguided strategy of sidelining experts and exerting political control over messaging. Our investigation aims to uncover to…
The Trump Administration’s Poor Coordination with States on Pandemic Response
The absence of strong federal leadership, states have been left to determine their own “reopening” strategies and even compete with one another for medical supplies and personal protective equipment. We’re…
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Covid-19 Oversight Hub
We’re tracking the latest developments in the federal, state, and independent investigations into the government response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From congressional hearings and inspector general reports to public records releases and legal battles, stay up to date on the work of the watchdogs conducting oversight of the Covid-19 response.
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Explore our library of public documents related to oversight of the coronavirus response. Sort by topic, and find witness testimony, FOIA releases, watchdog reports, and more.
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We’re tracking the latest developments in the federal, state, and independent investigations into the government response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From congressional hearings and inspector general reports to public records releases and legal battles, stay up to date on the work of the watchdogs conducting oversight of the Covid-19 response.
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Check out our comprehensive list of coronavirus-related lawsuits and find out more about the records being sought by American Oversight and other organizations.