Entity: Department of State

State Department Records of Embassy Communications Referring to Jared Kushner or Trump Properties

April 2, 2019
State Department records of communications containing key terms associated with Jared Kushner or the Trump Organization, including affiliated properties. These records include communications between U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad and Jared Kushner, as well as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Woody Johnson’s receipts for stays at Trump properties.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Multiple Agencies – Senior Officials’ Calendars

April 1, 2019
American Oversight's lawsuit against several agencies seeking calendars following previous request for senior officials' calendars. Some of the requests are seeking calendars from mid-2018 and others' date back to the beginning of the administration.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications Related to North Korea Sanctions Policy

March 26, 2019
FOIA to State seeking communications with the White House regarding Trump’s sudden announcement of changes to North Korea sanctions policy.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications Regarding Trump Tweet About North Korea Sanctions Policy

March 26, 2019
FOIA to the Department of the Treasury seeking records of communications regarding Trump’s tweet about sudden announcement of changes to North Korea sanctions policy.

Investigating Stephen Miller’s Communications with Government Agencies

March 20, 2019
American Oversight today filed a lawsuit to shed light on White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller’s influence across the federal government.
(Photo: George Skidmore)

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, DOJ, HHS, and State – Stephen Miller Communications

March 20, 2019
American Oversight sued DHS, DOJ, HHS, and State for senior adviser Stephen Miller’s communications to shed light on his influence across the federal government.

FOIA to State Seeking Calendars for U.S. Ambassadors

March 20, 2019
FOIA to State seeking calendars for several United States Ambassadors.

FOIA to State Seeking Records Identifying the Participants on a Briefing Call Limited to Faith-Based Media

March 19, 2019
FOIA to State seeking records sufficient to identify the invitees and participants on a briefing call involving Secretary Pompeo only available to 'faith-based' media outlets. State reportedly excluded the regular State Department press corps and is refusing to release a transcript or details regarding the call.

FOIA to State Seeking a Transcript or Records of Briefing Call Limited to Faith-Based Media

March 19, 2019
FOIA to State seeking transcripts or recordings of a briefing call with Secretary Pompeo, which only 'faith-based' media were allowed to participate in. State reportedly excluded the regular State Department press corps and is refusing to release a transcript or details regarding the call.

FOIA to State Seeking Talking Points and Background Materials for a Briefing Call Limited to Faith-Based Media

March 19, 2019
FOIA to State seeking talking points, prepared remarks, and background materials provided to any speaker on a briefing call involving Secretary Pompeo that was only available to 'faith-based' media outlets. State reportedly excluded the regular State Department press corps and is refusing to release a transcript or details regarding the call.