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Covid-19 Oversight News: Outbreak at the White House, Political Interference at the CDC

October 5, 2020
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

New Coronavirus Relief Bill Includes Nearly $2 Billion for Trump-Requested FBI Headquarters Project

July 29, 2020
See the latest records we’ve obtained in our investigation into Trump’s interference in the FBI headquarters relocation plan.

Jared Kushner’s Role in the Coronavirus Response

July 7, 2020
The trend of the former president’s son-in-law being handed serious responsibilities far beyond his experience continued during the pandemic. American Oversight is investigating how Jared Kushner mismanaged the hunt for medical supplies, and whether his personal business or associates benefited.

Investigations Update: Family Separation, Unmarked Law Enforcement, and Trump’s Campaign Rallies

June 30, 2020
Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests and Freedom of Information Act litigation in the last week.

FOIA to DHS for “VIP Updates” Provided to the Covid-19 Supply Chain Task Force

June 25, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security asking for a "VIP updates" spreadsheet and other records used to prioritize information provided to the Covid-19 Supply Chain Task Force by associates of President Donald Trump or White House adviser Jared Kushner.

FOIA to DOD for “VIP Updates” Provided to the Covid-19 Supply Chain Task Force

June 25, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Defense asking for a "VIP updates" spreadsheet and other records used to prioritize information provided to the Covid-19 Supply Chain Task Force by associates of President Donald Trump or White House adviser Jared Kushner.

DHS Records Regarding Federal Spending at Trump Properties

June 22, 2020
Records from the Department of Homeland Security in response to American Oversight's request for documents regarding federal spending at Trump Properties. These records reflect spending by Miles Taylor (former DHS official) at a restaurant in the Trump International Hotel.

News Roundup: The Administration’s Failure to Confront Two National Crises

June 19, 2020
The Trump administration's responses to the deadly coronavirus pandemic and to nationwide protests against systemic racism in law enforcement have been both harmful and insufficient.

New Lawsuit Seeks Records of Jared Kushner’s Failed Coronavirus Supply Chain Task Force

June 18, 2020
Jared Kushner was tasked with managing the supply chain of lifesaving equipment and Americans paid the price. The public deserves to know why.