Topic: Government Transparency

FOIA to VA Seeking Communications of Designated Agency Transition Official

November 23, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking communication records of the agency’s designated presidential transition official.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Communications of Designated Agency Transition Official

November 23, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Agriculture seeking communication records of the agency’s designated presidential transition official.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Communications of Designated Agency Transition Official

November 23, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking communication records of the agency’s designated presidential transition official.

FOIA to NARA Seeking Notifications from White House of Intent to Dispose of Records

November 18, 2020
FOIA request to the National Archives and Records Administration seeking records reflecting any notifications from the White House that it intends to dispose of presidential records.

FOIA to NARA Seeking Communications with White House

November 18, 2020
FOIA request to the National Archives and Records Administration seeking records reflecting communications with the White House.

American Oversight Launches Document Preservation Initiative

November 10, 2020
U.S. law requires the preservation of White House and federal agency records. A new American Oversight initiative will work to ensure the Trump administration complies.

The Trump Administration’s Compliance with Document Preservation Laws

November 10, 2020
U.S. law requires the preservation of most White House and federal agency records.

FOIA to ED Seeking Performance Agreements for Acting COO of FSA

November 9, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Education seeking performance agreements entered into with anyone acting as the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid.

Rejection from State Regarding Communications of Key Officials Under Sec. Pompeo’s Leadership

October 30, 2020
The Department of State has rejected American Oversight's request for communications of senior officials under Sec. Mike Pompeo's leadership. American Oversight sought these records in order to create a broad historical record for evaluating State politicization during the Trump administration.

Open Questions About Trump Administration Policies

October 29, 2020
The tragically botched pandemic response and devastating practice of separating immigrant families are just some of the Trump administration’s actions that bear further scrutiny.