American Oversight is investigating the extent to which federal agencies are following the lead of the president in defying legislative branch oversight.

The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration stated that it had no records of talking points mentioning certain key words, such as "Marshall Plan" and "Westinghouse." American Oversight sought these records after a report by the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform revealed how, in the early days of the Trump administration, senior White House officials worked outside standard policymaking processes to advance a nuclear exports plan involving sharing nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia. The report highlights serious conflict of interest concerns and extensive undue influence from officials outside government. It also notes that President Trump reportedly held a meeting on the topic of sharing nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia as recently as February 12, 2019.

Like many norms in the Trump era, the prohibition on federal employees engaging in political activity while at work has been routinely tested by this administration.

FOIA to Commerce Department seeking email communications and calendar entries for meetings between senior appointees and Zekelman Industries.

FOIA to Commerce seeking communications between agency lawyers and the White House in light of the administration's unprecedented efforts to resist congressional oversight.

FOIA to Commerce seeking communications between the agency and the White House regarding congressional oversight in light of the administration's unprecedented efforts to resist oversight.

FOIA to Commerce seeking communications between the agency and the White House regarding congressional oversight in light of the administration's unprecedented efforts to resist oversight.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking guidance from the White House or agency leadership regarding the agency's responses to congressional oversight requests and subpoenas.

FOIA to Commerce seeking communications with members of the Blackstone Group and the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund, following Secretary Ross's meeting with representatives of these groups.

FOIA to Commerce seeking records related to Secretary Ross's meeting with members of the Blackstone Group and the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund.