Topic: Campaigns

No Records Response from FEC for White House Communications Regarding 2020 Candidates

May 27, 2020
The Federal Election Commission stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with the White House about any candidate running for election in November 2020.

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.

No Records Response from VA Regarding Guidance for Officials Participating in Campaign Events

May 21, 2020
The Department of Veterans Affairs stated that it had no guidance records regarding the participation of top-level agency officials in Trump campaign events.

FOIA to BLM Seeking Communications With or About Dan and Farris Wilks

May 20, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management seeking email communications with or about the Wilks brothers, Dan and Farris.

FOIA to DOE Seeking Communications With or About Dan and Farris Wilks

May 20, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Energy seeking email communications with or about the Wilks brothers, Dan and Farris.

FOIA to ED Seeking Communications With or About Dan and Farris Wilks

May 20, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking email communications with or about the Wilks brothers, Dan and Farris.

FOIA to EPA Seeking Communications With or About Dan and Farris Wilks

May 20, 2020
FOIA request to the Environmental Protection Agency seeking email communications with or about the Wilks brothers, Dan and Farris.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Communications With or About Dan and Farris Wilks

May 20, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking email communications with or about the Wilks brothers, Dan and Farris.

News Roundup: The Subversion of Justice at the Justice Department

May 15, 2020
From investigations into the president’s perceived enemies to interference in the criminal cases of Trump allies like Flynn and Roger Stone, the ongoing politicization of the department is a dangerous threat to the rule of law.

FOIA to VA Seeking Guidance Regarding Officials Participating in Campaign Events

May 14, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking guidance regarding participation by top-level agency officials in Trump campaign events.