FOIA Number: OPM-20-0665

News Roundup: One Firing, Multiple Scandals

May 22, 2020
Trump's firing of the State Department's inspector general has unearthed a series of concerning stories about the conduct of the very person who pressed for the firing — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Emails Show SBA Liaison Sharing Resumes with the White House Official Spearheading Trump’s Loyalty Purges

May 21, 2020
American Oversight obtained records from the Small Business Administration showing the agency's White House liaison sending two officials’ resumes to John McEntee on Feb. 28.

Rejection from OPM Regarding Email Communications of Former Director Cabaniss Before her Resignation

April 30, 2020
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rejected American Oversight's request for records of email communications of former Director Cabaniss. American Oversight sought these records in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

FOIA to OPM Seeking the Email Communications of Former Director Cabaniss Before Her Resignation

March 24, 2020
FOIA to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeking the email communications of former Director Cabaniss, in light of reports that she may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.