Entity: Department of the Interior

American Oversight Launches “Defund Trump” Investigation

July 24, 2017
American Oversight today launched Defund Trump, a campaign aimed at preventing President Trump and his family from financially profiting from government service.

FOIA Request to Multiple Agencies Guidelines Trump Properties

July 24, 2017
Guidance or emails relating to events at Trump properties or reimbursements paid to employees for expenses at Trump properties; records of the total cost of payments or reimbursements for expenses at Trump properties.

No Records Response from DOI Regarding Government Studies of Pesticides

July 6, 2017
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement found no responsive records to American Oversight's FOIA request for communications regarding government studies of certain pesticides.

FOIA Request to Interior Department Government Studies of Pesticides

June 22, 2017
Communications regarding government studies of certain pesticides.

Watchdog Group Files Lawsuit for Trump Border Wall Records

June 16, 2017
Non-partisan ethics watchdog American Oversight today filed suit against the Trump administration to force the release of communications, documents, and plans related to the president’s proposed border wall.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, DOI, OMB – Audit the Wall

June 16, 2017
Complaint filed by American Oversight seeking records from DHS, DOI, and OMB related to the construction of President Trump's proposed border wall along the U.S. Mexico border.

Statement on the Release of Lobbyist Ethics Waivers

June 7, 2017
The Office of Government Ethics today released ethics waivers from Trump administration appointees, documenting numerous potential conflicts of interest based on previous employment.

DOI Final Response to FOIA Request for Ethics Waivers Provided to Political Appointees

May 30, 2017
The Interior Department's response to American Oversight's FOIA request for ethics waivers provided to political appointees; records regarding the Office of Government Ethics request for information.