News round-up of American Oversight's FOIAs, lawsuits, and new records, including records related to Charlottesville, family separation, and references to immigrants detained at the border as #CatchOfTheDay on social media.

Records obtained by American Oversight provide a behind-the-scenes look at the administration’s attempt to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), including emails rife with miscommunication, poor coordination, and tension between Congress and the Office of the United States Trade Representative

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s position at the Department of Justice continues to draw scrutiny from both Congress and watchdog groups, as does that of Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski, who previously represented the Russian entity Alfa Bank and has been screened off from the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference.

New documents obtained by American Oversight reveal that Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski, who previously represented a bank owned by oligarchs connected to the Russian government, has been recused from the special counsel investigation.

FOIA to OMB following reports that FEMA funds are being reprogrammed for ICE. This FOIA is seeking Kathy Kraninger's communications relating to reprogramming funds from FEMA to ICE during fiscal year 2018.

FOIA to Interior seeking communications with Congress regarding the Endangered Species Act.

FOIA to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeking communications with Congress regarding the Endangered Species Act.

FOIA to the Department of Agriculture seeking communications with Congress regarding the Endangered Species Act.

FOIA to DOJ seeking any order or directive appointing Matthew Whitaker to the position of Acting Attorney General.

On Tuesday, American Oversight filed multiple lawsuits regarding the development and implementation of the Trump administration’s policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.