Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Seeking Portion of Michael Flynn’s SF-86 Security Form Regarding Contacts with Turkish Officials

May 19, 2020
FOIA to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense seeking the portion of Michael Flynn’s security clearance form where he would have been required to disclose his contacts with Turkish officials, in light of reports that Turkey attempted to influence the Trump campaign through Flynn.

FOIA to USAID for Rachael Baitel Emails Regarding Coronavirus Supplies

May 19, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeking emails between USAID Advisor Rachael Baitel and current White House advisers, including Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.

American Oversight Requests Expedition of Requests for Records of Pompeo Complaints

May 18, 2020
News reports have indicated that Trump's move to oust the State Department's inspector general was urged by Secretary Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State Seeking Emails of IG Linick Regarding Whistleblower Complaints Concerning the Conduct of Secretary Pompeo

May 18, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking all email communications sent or received by Inspector General Steve Linick regarding any whistleblower complaints containing allegations that concern the conduct of Secretary Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State Seeking Records Sufficient to Identify Whistleblower Complaints Concerning the Conduct of Secretary Pompeo

May 18, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking records sufficient to identify any whistleblower complaints containing allegations that concern the conduct of Secretary Mike Pompeo.

FOIA to State Seeking All Whistleblower Complaints Concerning the Conduct of Secretary Pompeo

May 18, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking all whistleblower complaints containing allegations that concern the conduct of Secretary Mike Pompeo.

Treasury Email Records in Response to Request About Rusal and Braidy Industries

May 16, 2020
Email communications from the Department of the Treasury in response to American Oversight's request for records regarding Rusal and Braidy Industries.

Trump Fires State Department Watchdog Investigating Pompeo

May 16, 2020
President Donald Trump’s authoritarian war on oversight continues.

News Roundup: The Subversion of Justice at the Justice Department

May 15, 2020
From investigations into the president’s perceived enemies to interference in the criminal cases of Trump allies like Flynn and Roger Stone, the ongoing politicization of the department is a dangerous threat to the rule of law.

DOJ Withheld Records Response Regarding Directives Related to US Attorney Durham’s Review of the Origins of the Russia Investigation

May 14, 2020
The Department of Justice stated that it is withholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for guidance and directives provided to U.S. Attorney John Durham in connection with his investigation of sensitive issues related to investigations of the president and the Trump campaign.