Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking the calendars of top officials during the early spread of coronavirus through the United States.

FOIA to multiple agencies seeking SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.

Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests in the last week.

FOIA to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Ginnie Mae seeking communications sent by Eric Blankenstein to non-governmental individuals and entities.

FOIA to the Department of Housing and Urban Development seeking the communications of John Gibbs, acting assistant secretary for community planning and development, with the Presidential Personnel Office as well as with select White House liaisons.

The virus won’t “disappear” anytime soon, especially so long as the Trump administration continues its mix of wishful thinking and inadequate actions.

According to documents obtained by American Oversight, former conservative commentator John Gibbs had frequent contacts with far-right groups while at HUD.

Records from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reflecting calendar entries and attachments for senior officials at the agency. These records also include invitation entries for Lynne Patton spanning through August 2019. 

From investigations into the president’s perceived enemies to interference in the criminal cases of Trump allies like Flynn and Roger Stone, the ongoing politicization of the department is a dangerous threat to the rule of law.