Entity: Department of the Interior

Lola Zinke Travel Records

November 16, 2017
Briefing books and emails from the Department of the Interior related to Secretary Ryan Zinke’s wife’s travel on official government business. These records were obtained in response to a FOIA lawsuit filed by American Oversight on behalf of Western Values Project.

American Oversight Statement Regarding DOI Report on Zinke Travel

November 16, 2017
American Oversight's statement on the Washington Post report that revealed that the Department of the Interior’s Inspector General has found that poor record keeping by Secretary Zinke has hampered their ongoing investigation into multiple facets of his travel, including his mixing of political events with government business, as well as the frequent presence of his wife, Lola Zinke, on official trips.

FOIA to DOI for Calendars of Senior Officials

November 1, 2017
FOIA to DOI for calendars of senior officials, including Secretary Ryan Zinke, Deputy Secretary or Administrator to Ryan Zinke, Scott Hommel, and James (Jim) Cason.

FOIA to DOI Regarding Whitefish Contract

October 24, 2017
OIA to DOI regarding $300M Whitefish contract and possible connections to the Trump administration and DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke.

Lawsuit Seeks Records of Lolita Zinke’s Travel, Role at Department of the Interior

October 5, 2017
American Oversight today sued the Department of the Interior to force the release of records related to Lolita Zinke, wife of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, and her role at the department, use of taxpayer-funded travel, and participation in official meetings or other events.

Complaint: Western Values Project v. DOI – Lola Zinke Role at Interior

October 5, 2017
Complaint filed on behalf of Western Values Project regarding Ryan Zinke's wife's involvement at Department of the Interior, as part of a larger investigation into Ryan Zinke's unethical actions while serving as secretary of the department.

“Serious, Likely Irreparable” Damage from Border Wall

September 29, 2017
Government records obtained by American Oversight show that officials at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have concerns about the potential environmental impact of President Trump's proposed all along the U.S.-Mexico border.

No Records Response From DOI Regarding Trump Hotel

September 28, 2017
No records response to our FOIA seeking guidance from the agency to its staff regarding staying at/the use of Trump Organization properties, emails regarding staying at/the use of Trump Organization properties, and records sufficient to demonstrate costs.