Entity: Department of Commerce

Census Bureau Records Regarding Political Appointees

February 24, 2020
Records from the U.S. Census Bureau in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding the backgrounds and activities of political appointees.

In the Documents: How the 2018-2019 Government Shutdown Affected Federal Science Agencies

January 23, 2020
Records from NASA, NOAA and other agencies reveal the record-long funding lapse’s detrimental impact on federal projects.

NOAA Records Regarding Directives Related to Hurricane Dorian Tweets and Statements

January 3, 2020
Records from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in response to American Oversight's request for records reflecting directives issued by the White House or the Commerce Department related to tweets and public statements about Hurricane Dorian's impact on the Southeastern United States.

Behind the Scenes: How American Oversight Forced the Release of State Department Ukraine Records

November 27, 2019
Since the State Department’s release of records last Friday — including emails showing contacts between Giuliani and Pompeo in March 2019 — there have been a number of questions about how we made it happen.

News Roundup: Fiona Hill’s Warnings, Nikki Haley’s Emails, and Matt Bevin’s Stay at Trump’s Hotel

November 22, 2019
As we wait for the State Department to produce documents in our lawsuit for Ukraine-related records (Friday is their deadline), plenty has happened on Capitol Hill.
(Photo: Brookings Institution)

FOIA to Commerce Seeking Emails Concerning Any Effort to Pressure China or Ukraine to Investigate the President’s Political Rivals

November 20, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Commerce seeking emails with key terms concerning any effort to pressure or encourage China or Ukraine to investigate the president’s political rivals.

FOIA to Commerce Seeking Communications Concerning Any Effort to Pressure China or Ukraine to Investigate the President’s Political Rivals

November 20, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Commerce seeking records reflecting communications concerning any effort to pressure or encourage China or Ukraine to investigate the president’s political rivals or records reflecting communications with private individuals who may be involved in such efforts.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Regarding Federal Spending at Trump Properties

November 19, 2019
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records regarding federal spending at Trump properties, including any guidance issued regarding use of Trump properties for official business, as well as any expenses paid to Trump properties.

How ‘Sharpiegate’ Turned a Simple Misunderstanding into a Media Frenzy — and Headache for NOAA Employees

November 14, 2019
Newly released public documents related to Hurricane Dorian show how an apparent misunderstanding spiraled into the politicization of basic government functions.

FOIA to Commerce for Emails Between Agency Officials and Stephen Miller

November 8, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Commerce seeking email communications between high-ranking agency officials and White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller.