Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

FOIAs to Multiple Agencies Seeking Emails about Trump’s Political Opponents

July 17, 2020
FOIAs to the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury seeking communications regarding Vice President Joe Biden, members of his family, and Burisma.

News Roundup: Transparency in Hospital Data, and Barr’s Meetings with Giuliani and Gowdy

July 17, 2020
The ongoing sidelining of science is especially harmful when it is accompanied by efforts to control public information.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel R. Betancourt Jr.)

State Department Records of Communications Between Sen. McConnell and Secretary Pompeo or Ambassador Craft

July 15, 2020
Records released in response to American Oversight's request for the communications of Secretary Mike Pompeo and Ambassador Kelly Craft with the office of Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Investigations Update: Militarization of Police, Covid-19 in Migrant Detention Centers, and Barr’s Political Interference

July 14, 2020
Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests in the last week.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications Containing Key Terms Regarding Ukraine and Rudy Giuliani

July 13, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State for communications, including records reflecting communication, containing specific key terms related particular Ukraine affairs or involving political figures such as President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications Between SDNY and the Office of the Attorney General About President Trump’s Associates

July 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking communications between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Office of the Attorney General regarding investigations of President Trump’s personal interests or associates.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications Between SDNY and the White House Regarding President Trump’s Associates

July 10, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice seeking communications between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the White House regarding investigation of President Trump’s personal interests or associates.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications Between SDNY and the White House Regarding Investigations of President Trump’s Associates

July 10, 2020
FOIA to Department of Justice seeking communications between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the White House regarding investigation of President Trump’s personal interests or associates.

Investigations Update: Mike Pompeo’s Abuses of Office, Trump’s Loyalty Purges, and Caring for Uninsured Covid-19 Patients

July 8, 2020
From voting rights to the pandemic, here's a look at our new investigations from the past week.
Mike and Susan Pompeo in January 2019

Peace Corps Records of Political Appointee Resumes and Job Titles

July 8, 2020
Records from the U.S. Peace Corps in response to American Oversight's request for political appointee resumes, titles, SF-50 forms, and ethics waivers since January 20, 2017. Includes records for Regional Director Greg Huger, Director of Gifts and Grants Management Karen Roberts, and former Deputy Associate Director in the Office of Management William Stoppel.