FOIA Number: DOT-18-0010

More Evidence of Chao’s Preferential Treatment of Kentucky-Specific Requests

June 17, 2019
American Oversight has uncovered documents bolstering reports of coordination between the office of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the office of Senator Mitch McConnell.

Emails Reveal Elaine Chao’s ‘Special’ Treatment of Kentucky-Specific Requests

February 19, 2019
We obtained records revealing that Elaine Chao met multiple times with Kentucky politicians and business leaders in response to requests from the office of her husband, Mitch McConnell.

DOT Communications with Senator Mitch McConnell’s Office

December 21, 2018
Department of Transportation senior political appointee emails and communications with the office of Senator Mitch McConnell in 2017.

Watchdog Sues for Emails Between DOT Secretary Chao and Senator Mitch McConnell

May 31, 2018
American Oversight today filed a lawsuit to obtain emails and other communications between the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Senator Mitch McConnell’s office.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOT – DOT and McConnell Communications

May 31, 2018
American Oversight today filed a lawsuit to obtain emails and other communications between the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Senator Mitch McConnell’s office.

FOIA to DOT Seeking Communications with McConnell

January 10, 2018
FOIA to DOT Seeking Communications, calendar invites, and emails with McConnell and anyone in the Immediate Office of the Secretary, the Office of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, and the Office of Governmental Affairs.