Entity: Department of State

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Jared Kushner’s Delegation to the Middle East

September 12, 2019
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State for communications regarding Jared Kushner’s diplomatic trips to the Middle East, as well as records concerning a proposed arms deal with Saudi Arabia and legal justification for the use of force against Iran using the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).

FOIA to State Seeking Email Communications Related to Efforts by Rudy Giuliani to Encourage Ukrainian Investigations

September 11, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking email communications of top officials containing key terms related to reported efforts of the president’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, to encourage the government of Ukraine to investigate President Trump’s perceived political opponents.

FOIA to State Seeking Calendars of Ukraine Special Representative Volker

September 11, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking calendars of Ukraine Special Representative Kurt Volker, who has reportedly assisted the president’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, in his efforts to meet Ukrainian officials to encourage an investigation of the president’s perceived political opponents.

FOIA to State seeking communications between Ambassador Friedman and Selected White House Advisers Regarding Reps. Omar and Tlaib’s Visit to Israel

September 9, 2019
A FOIA to the Department of State seeking all communications between U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and White House advisers, including Jason Greenblatt, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, regarding Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib’s cancelled trip to Israel.

FOIA to State seeking sent emails from Ambassador Friedman Regarding Potential Visits by Reps. Omar and Tlaib to Israel

September 9, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking sent emails from U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman regarding Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib’s potential trips to Israel.

News Roundup: Trump’s Enthusiastic Support for New Drug Raises Questions

September 6, 2019
Investigating the administration's approval of Spravato, Trump's potential campaign-finance violations, and the promotion of Trump properties.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

FOIA to State Seeking External Emails Regarding 2020 G7 Location

September 4, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of State for sent emails from State Department officials regarding the proposed location of the 2020 G7 summit.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications with White House on 2020 G7 Location

September 4, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of State for communications between department officials and White House staff regarding the proposed location of the 2020 G7 summit.

News Roundup: Remain in Mexico’s Harmful Effects and Trump’s Dangerous Impatience

August 30, 2019
Immigration officials frequently don't offer language assistance to asylum-seekers forced to return to Mexico, and Trump's rush for a border wall before 2020 raises concerns.

No Records Response from State Regarding Communications with Steve Bannon

August 30, 2019
The Department of State stated that is had no records of communications between department officials, Steve Bannon, Sean Hannity, Raheem Kassam or various European embassies.