Entity: White House - Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Covid-19 Oversight News: Updated CDC Guidance, Early Emails About Masks, and New Congressional Requests

February 15, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

News Roundup: Trump’s Second Impeachment

February 11, 2021
Videos prepared by House impeachment managers reminded both lawmakers and the public of the consequences of the former president’s lies and provocations.

Investigations Update: West Virginia Lawmaker’s Involvement in Capitol Attack and Trump’s Attempts to Overturn Georgia Election Results

January 19, 2021
See the latest in our investigations of the security at the U.S. Capitol, DOJ’s opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, and the “burrowing in” of Trump political appointees.

FOIA to OPM and USTR Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

January 15, 2021
FOIA request to the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative seeking records for political appointees converting to career status, including resumes and SF-50 forms.

USTR Emails Regarding Diversity and Inclusion Training

November 12, 2020
Email produced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding the implementation of an executive order and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget banning federal employees, contractors, and grantees from offering specific diversity and inclusion training.

USTR Communications with Stephen Miller

October 28, 2020
Records from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in response to American Oversight's request for communications between White House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller and agency officials.

Investigations Update: Poll Watchers, Vaccine Communications, and Continued Political Interference in Pandemic Response

October 27, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into state elections operations, political interference in the pandemic response, and the executive order to cease federal diversity and inclusion training.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Regarding Cessation of Diversity and Inclusion Trainings

October 27, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records identifying which programs or contracts have been canceled pursuant to President Trump’s executive order and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget banning federal employees, contractors, and grantees from offering specific diversity and inclusion training.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Directives Regarding Cessation of Diversity and Inclusion Trainings

October 27, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking directives regarding the implementation of President Trump’s executive order and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget banning federal employees, contractors, and grantees from offering specific diversity and inclusion training.

USTR Communications Regarding Brazilian Assistance for Trump in U.S. Elections

October 23, 2020
Records from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in response to American Oversight's request for communications about Donald Trump's request for election assistance from Brazil using ethanol tariffs.