Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

USAID Communications Regarding Anti-Reproductive Rights Influence

May 11, 2020
Records from the U.S. Agency for International Development in response to American Oversight's request for records reflecting the influence of anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ groups on the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Committee on the Status of Women.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DOJ — Communications Regarding Flynn Prosecution and Case Dismissal

May 11, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Justice for communications of Attorney General William Barr or his aides regarding the prosecution of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications with Senior Agency Officials and External Parties Regarding Michael Flynn’s Case

May 11, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and external parties related to United States v. Flynn.

FOIA to DOJ for Communications with Senior Agency Officials and the White House Regarding Michael Flynn’s Case

May 11, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Justice for records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and White House officials related to United States v. Flynn.

News Roundup: Who Will Watch the Inspectors General?

May 8, 2020
Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

The Justice Department Found No Records Indicating Barr Considered Recusing Himself from Ukraine Investigations

May 8, 2020
The department could find no records of communications or guidance about whether Barr should have recused himself from Ukraine investigations.

The CIA ‘Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ That It Notified Congress of the Soleimani Strikes

May 8, 2020
The CIA said it could neither confirm not deny whether it had records of legal analyses or congressional notifications regarding the January attack that killed a top Iranian general.

No Records Response from DOD Regarding the Resignation Letter of Rear Admiral Collin Green

May 6, 2020
The Department of Defense stated that it did not have any records responsive to American Oversight's request for the resignation letter of Rear Admiral Collin Green in light of the president’s intervention in high-profile discipline matters.

Rejection from Navy Regarding Communiques Sent by Acting Sec. Modly to Navy Personnel

May 5, 2020
The Navy rejected American Oversight's request for any communiques or “vectors” sent by Acting Navy Secretary Modly to personnel during his tenure. American Oversight sought these records in light of the dismissal of Captian Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

EAC Records Regarding Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

May 1, 2020
Records from the Election Assistance Commission in response to American oversight's request for guidance, directives, and decision memoranda relating to foreign interference in elections.