Amid news reports that the Trump administration is attempting to block the release of ethics waivers given to former lobbyists working in the government, non-partisan watchdog American Oversight today sued to obtain copies of any ethics waivers issued by eight federal agencies.

FOIA to Treasury seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations. 

FOIA to Department of Energy seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations. 

FOIA to VA seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations.

FOIA to USDA seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations. 

FOIA to HHS seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations.

FOIA seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the agency, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations.

FOIA seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes as well as any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations.

FOIA to Commerce seeking records identifying new political appointees working at the department, including resumes and any ethics or conflict of interest waivers or authorizations.