Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

No Records Response from DHS for Communications with Charles Johnson or Palmer Luckey

August 4, 2020
DHS found no responsive records to American Oversight's FOIA request (DHS-17-0183) for communications between DHS officials and Charles Johnson or Palmer Luckey regarding the border wall.

EAC Email Communications in Response to Request for Emails About Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

July 29, 2020
Records of email communications from the Election Assistance Commission in response to American Oversight's request for communications, guidance, directives, and memos related to foreign interference in elections. These records contain scheduling emails.

No Records Response from DOJ for Communications with Key Terms Concerning Trump’s Personal Lawyers or Ukraine

July 29, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications containing key terms concerning representatives of the Ukrainian government, the presidentÕs personal lawyers, or about efforts to encourage the Ukrainian government to investigate the presidentÕs political opponents.

Investigations Update: ‘Burrowing In,’ Voter Fraud Task Forces, and Federal Law Enforcement

July 28, 2020
Our latest investigations into political appointees moving to permanent positions, the designation of "antifa" as a terrorist group, and state-level voter fraud task forces.

Withheld Records Response from DOJ Regarding Expended Resources on Durham Investigation into Russia Probe

July 28, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it is withholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting the expenses and staff resources allocated to U.S. Attorney John Durham’s controversial investigation into the origins of the Russia probe.

FOIA to USDA Agencies Regarding Plans to Send North Korea Aid in Response to Coronavirus

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking records reflecting plans to send North Korea aid in response to the spread of Covid-19.

FOIA to USAID Agencies Regarding Plans to Send North Korea Aid in Response to Coronavirus

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Agency for International Development seeking records reflecting plans to send North Korea aid in response to the spread of Covid-19.

FOIA to State Regarding Plans to Send North Korea Aid in Response to Coronavirus

July 27, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking records reflecting plans to send North Korea aid in response to the spread of Covid-19.

News Roundup: The Political Theater of ‘Operation Legend’

July 24, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the Trump administration has sought to distract from the rising death toll and dwindling medical stockpile with “Operation Legend."

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Regarding Plans to Send North Korea Aid in Response to Coronavirus

July 23, 2020
FOIA to multiple agencies seeking records reflecting plans to send North Korea aid in response to the spread of Covid-19.