FOIA Number: MULTI-CIA-20-0026

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

The CIA ‘Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ That It Notified Congress of the Soleimani Strikes

May 8, 2020
The CIA said it could neither confirm not deny whether it had records of legal analyses or congressional notifications regarding the January attack that killed a top Iranian general.

Glomar Response from CIA Regarding Records Reflecting Legal Analysis About U.S. Military Strike

April 7, 2020
The Central Intelligence Agency provided a “Glomar” response, refusing to confirm or deny the existence of records reflecting legal analysis conducted regarding the U.S. military strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani. American Oversight requests these records to shed light on the administration’s decisions regarding military action against Iran.

News Roundup: Presidential War Powers and New Impeachment Documents

January 10, 2020
A lot has happened during the first week of 2020 — including the release of new Ukraine-related documents.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Records Reflecting Legal Analysis Regarding U.S. Military Strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Soleimani

January 7, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the Central Intelligence Agency seeking records reflecting legal analysis conducted regarding the U.S. military strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani. American Oversight requests these records to shed light on the administration’s decisions regarding military action against Iran.