Entity: Department of State

FOIA to State Seeking Scheduler Communications for Secretary Pompeo

June 26, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking communications between schedulers and advance team personnel for Secretary Mike Pompeo and any external organizations or individuals.

FOIA to State Seeking Records Related to Barsa’s Letter to UN Secretary General Guterres on Global Covid-19 Response Plan

June 23, 2020
A FOIA request to the State Department seeking guidance documents and communications regarding USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa’s May 18, 2020 letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres in which Mr. Barsa condemned the consideration of reproductive healthcare as an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

No Records Response from State Regarding Communications with the President’s Personal Lawyers or Communications Regarding Ukrainian Investigations

June 19, 2020
The Department of State stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for documents about efforts to influence the Ukrainian government to investigate the presidentÕs political opponents.

FOIA to State Seeking Email Communications with WHO

June 16, 2020
FOIA Request to the Department of State seeking email communications with the World Health Organization. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Trump administration's decision to withhold aid to the WHO during April 2020.

FOIA to State Seeking Records Reflecting Discussions or Negotiations Between State and WHO

June 16, 2020
FOIA Request to the Department of State seeking records reflecting discussions or negotiations between the Department and the World Health Organization regarding reforming the organization. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the Trump administration's decision to withhold aid to the WHO during April 2020.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies for Communications Regarding Congressional Probes of Burisma

June 12, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking communications with congressional staff responsible for congressional probes of former Vice President Biden’s son and Burisma.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Directives Regarding Congressional Probes of Burisma

June 12, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking directives or instructions regarding agency responses to Congressional probes of former Vice President Biden’s son and Burisma.

News Roundup: Georgia’s Disastrous Election, the Administration’s Alarming Protest Response, and Barr’s Troubling Tenure

June 12, 2020
As stirring protests against police brutality gripped the nation’s attention and as the coronavirus continued its tragic spread through multiple states, Georgia held a chaotic primary election.

FOIA to State Seeking Pompeo’s Written Responses to OIG’s Saudi Arms Deal Inquiry

June 5, 2020
FOIA to State seeking Secretary Pompeo’s written responses to inquiries by the State Office of Inspector General related to his role in an arms deal with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.