Amid news reports that the Trump administration is attempting to block the release of ethics waivers given to former lobbyists working in the government, non-partisan watchdog American Oversight today sued to obtain copies of any ethics waivers issued by eight federal agencies.

Complaint filed by American Oversight against the Departments of Commerce, Education, Treasury, Labor, and the Small Business Administration for communications with Ivanka Trump.

Communications with the House Financial Services Committee regarding proposed legislation or administrative actions.

Non-partisan ethics watchdog American Oversight today wrote a letter to the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, criticizing recent attempts by Congress to shield government records from release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and asking the Counsel to explain why this does not violate the law.

Communications with the House Financial Services Committee regarding proposed legislation or administrative actions.

FOIA seeking communications with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling or other committee members or staff regarding financial regulation legislation.

No records response from IRS regarding our request for guidance provided to agency employees regarding communications with Congress or the media.

Communications between Treasury or the IRS and non-governmental entities regarding health care reform.

Communications between Treasury or the IRS and Congress relating to health care reform.

FOIA to IRS seeking policies or guidance regarding the provision of information to the media or Congress.