How We’re Fighting for Democracy on America’s 250th Birthday

American Oversight is pushing back on the threats to free elections and fighting to hold government officials accountable.

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American Oversight Sues for Records on Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Ahead of Senate Hearing and Vote

Our lawsuit aims to uncover Blanche’s involvement in the Epstein files review and handling of Special Counsel Jack Smith matters.

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What’s the Difference Between Freedom 250 and America250?

One is a bipartisan celebration of the country. The other is a Trump administration project using taxpayer money and private do…

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What We’re Watching

What is happening with attacks on education?

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Public Education as a Political Weapon: The Rise of Ryan Walters
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American Oversight Applauds Court Ruling Blocking Trump Administration’s Unlawful Attack on Harvard Funding
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Pop Quiz! Can You Identify the Real Examples of Censorship?
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What is happening with document preservation requirements?

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American Oversight Renews Call for Investigation Into Potential Deletion of Deadly Boat Strike Records After Navy References “Ongoing Investigation”
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Judge Grants Emergency Order Blocking Trump Administration From Disregarding Presidential Records Act
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American Oversight and Historians Sue to Block Trump’s Effort to Evade Presidential Records Law
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What is happening with immigration?

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American Oversight Files Lawsuits Seeking Answers About Deaths in Immigration Custody, DHS Oversight Failures
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American Oversight v. DHS, ICE, and CBP— Deaths in Immigration Custody Data and Records
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American Oversight v. DHS and CBP — Deaths in Immigration Custody Policies and Oversight Procedures

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American Oversight Launches Investigation Into Federal Policing of Freedom 250 Events in Wake of Reflecting Pool Arrests

We’re seeking records on the federal deputization of state and local police for Freedom 250 events and security preparations.

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July 1, 2026
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American Oversight Launches Investigation Amid Questions About Trump’s Health

We’re seeking White House Medical Unit records following Trump’s latest trip to Walter Reed and concerns raised by numerous medical experts.

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June 30, 2026

How We’re Fighting for Democracy on America’s 250th Birthday

American Oversight is pushing back on the threats to free elections and fighting to hold government officials accountable.

government transparencyTrump administration accountability
June 29, 2026