Topic: Health Care

The Federal Government’s Pandemic Information-Sharing Systems

February 11, 2021
The federal government partnered with various private entities to develop systems to track pandemic-related data, from Covid-19 hospitalizations to vaccine supply. American Oversight is investigating the public-private partnerships behind these systems.

Challenges in U.S. Vaccine Distribution

February 10, 2021
For months, the Trump administration focused on the dazzling goal of a Covid-19 vaccine. But once the first candidate was approved, federal officials took a hands-off approach, leaving overwhelmed states to manage the vaccine rollout. American Oversight is investigating this lack of federal support and the disparate plans that emerged as a result.

Investigations Update: Florida Vaccine Distribution, Anti-Protest Measures, and Trump’s Efforts to Overturn Georgia’s Election Results

February 9, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the coronavirus pandemic response and into officials’ attempts to interfere with democracy.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Vaccine Inequity, Super Bowl Parties, and CARES Act Oversight

February 8, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

American Oversight Expands Lawsuit for HHS Officials’ Pandemic-Related Text Messages

February 8, 2021
American Oversight filed an amended complaint against HHS to compel the release of text messages sent or received by senior officials involved in the Trump administration’s Covid-19 response.

Records Released by Idaho in Response to Request for Regarding Mask Mandate Projections on Covid-19 Spread

February 5, 2021
Records released by Idaho Governor's Office in response to American Oversight’s request for records reflecting assessments and reports concerning the impact of mask mandates on statewide Covid-19 cases.

Where Did the Money Go? A Summary of Findings from CARES Act Investigations

February 4, 2021
Numerous reports from watchdogs, Congress, and news outlets have exposed serious issues with how relief funding from the 2020 CARES Act was spent. Here’s a list.

Covid-19 Oversight News: State Setbacks, Vaccine Distribution Challenges, and CARES Act Confusion

February 1, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

News Roundup: Accountability, Not Complicity

January 29, 2021
Despite a range of executive actions meant to undo some of the worst damage, it’s clear that the previous president’s brand of destructive politics is an ongoing threat to the country.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Vaccine Confusion, Birx and Fauci Interviews, and Biden’s Executive Actions

January 25, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.