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

The Latest in American Oversight’s Covid-19 Investigations

August 20, 2020
The suspension of asylum, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and early guidance on the coronavirus — read the latest on what we've uncovered.

No Records Response from USTR Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

August 11, 2020
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.

FOIA to USTR Seeking Communications with Leadership of Operation Warp Speed

August 10, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Trade Representative seeking communications with the leadership of Operation Warp Speed. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the administration’s approach to developing, reviewing, and distributing vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus.

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

USTR Communications with Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Office

July 28, 2020
Emails produced in response to American Oversight's request for communications between top officials at the Office of the United States Trade Representative and congressional or campaign staff of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Regarding Political Appointees Converting to Career Status

July 20, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking SF-50s for political appointees converting to career status, as well as records to identify requests and responses from OPM regarding passing over preference eligibles.

Investigations Update: Mike Pompeo’s Abuses of Office, Trump’s Loyalty Purges, and Caring for Uninsured Covid-19 Patients

July 8, 2020
From voting rights to the pandemic, here's a look at our new investigations from the past week.
Mike and Susan Pompeo in January 2019

FOIA to USTR for Communications with Sen. Mitch McConnell

July 2, 2020
FOIA request to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for communication records with Sen. Mitch McConnell's office.

Records from U.S. Trade Office Show Communications with Trump Adviser Who Claimed to Have Dug Up Dirt on Bidens on Trip to China

June 26, 2020
American Oversight obtained records from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative that include multiple emails between that office and Michael Pillsbury, one of Trump's China advisers.

American Oversight’s Investigations into Trump’s Foreign Policy, and Five Key Takeaways from John Bolton’s Book

June 26, 2020
John Bolton's new book has brought renewed attention to a number of President Trump's corrupt foreign policy actions. Here's what we're still investigating.
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