Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking PDB articles Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency seeking PDB articles containing any matter concerning alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

Watchdogs Call for Investigation of Sen. Ron Johnson’s Abuse of His Office for Political Ends

August 13, 2020
Sen. Ron Johnson has been using his position as chair of a key Senate committee to advance discredited, partisan attacks against a presidential candidate. We're calling for an ethics investigation.

American Oversight and Center for Media and Democracy Letter Calling for Ethics Investigation of Sen. Ron Johnson

August 13, 2020
Letter from American Oversight and the Center for Media and Democracy to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics requesting an investigation into apparent violations of the Senate Ethics Code by Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson in his role as Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

FOIA to State Department Seeking Dissent Memos Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the State Department seeking memoranda submitted via State’s dissent channel containing any matter concerning alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Dissent Memos Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Defense seeking dissent memoranda containing any matter concerning alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

FOIA to State Seeking Press Communications Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of State seeking external communications of agency spokespeople regarding alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Press Communications Regarding Russian Bounties

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Department of Defense seeking external communications of agency spokespeople regarding alleged Russian payments to Afghan militants to incentivize attacks on U.S. or coalition troops.

FOIA to State Seeking Reports on Foreign Influence on Nationwide Racial Justice Protests

August 13, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of State seeking reports on foreign influence on the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.

Investigations Update: Covid-19 Medical Supplies Lawsuit, Rio Grande Valley Outbreak, and Operation Legend

August 11, 2020
The latest in our investigations of the Trump administration's pandemic coordination with states, the deployment of federal agents to cities, and other issues.
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FOIA to OMB Seeking Records Identifying Entities Receiving Funds Previously Directed to the WHO

August 11, 2020
FOIA request to the Office of Management and Budget seeking records sufficient to identify any entities currently receiving U.S. funding that was previously directed to the World Health Organization.