Entity: Department of State

FOIAs to Multiple Agencies Seeking Emails about Trump’s Political Opponents

July 17, 2020
FOIAs to the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury seeking communications regarding Vice President Joe Biden, members of his family, and Burisma.

New Lawsuit for Records Related to Pompeo’s Military Housing Arrangements

July 16, 2020
American Oversight is suing for records about the secretary of state's potentially questionable housing arrangements.
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Complaint: American Oversight v. State, GSA, Army, and Navy – Pompeo’s Use of Military Housing

July 16, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State, the General Services Administration, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy for records reflecting payments made to any military component by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, members of his family, or the Department of State for military housing in the Washington, D.C. region. This lawsuit also seeks related communications.

State Department Records of Communications Between Sen. McConnell and Secretary Pompeo or Ambassador Craft

July 15, 2020
Records released in response to American Oversight's request for the communications of Secretary Mike Pompeo and Ambassador Kelly Craft with the office of Sen. Mitch McConnell.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications Containing Key Terms Regarding Ukraine and Rudy Giuliani

July 13, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State for communications, including records reflecting communication, containing specific key terms related particular Ukraine affairs or involving political figures such as President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Susan Pompeo’s Role at the Department of State

July 7, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State for records concerning Susan Pompeo, spouse of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to shed light on her role at the agency. This lawsuit seeks records of meetings chaired by Susan Pompeo, her calendars and communications maintained by State, and officials’ emails regarding her role at the department.

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.

New Lawsuit for Records Related to Firing of State Department Inspector General

June 26, 2020
American Oversight is suing for records that can shed light on the multiple scandals that have dogged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo since early in his tenure.

American Oversight’s Investigations into Trump’s Foreign Policy, and Five Key Takeaways from John Bolton’s Book

June 26, 2020
John Bolton's new book has brought renewed attention to a number of President Trump's corrupt foreign policy actions. Here's what we're still investigating.
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Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Pompeo’s Conduct and the Firing of State Department Inspector General

June 26, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State for records concerning investigations into Secretary Mike Pompeo, including emails sent by Inspector General Steve Linick to agency officials and specific directives sent to his office. This lawsuit also seeks Pompeo’s emails regarding Linick, his written responses to inquiries related to his role in an arms deal, and calendars reflecting meetings between Linick and Pompeo.