Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

In the Documents: Investigating the Trump Administration’s Legal Analyses for Potential Use of Force Against Iran

January 10, 2020
Documents obtained by American Oversight shed light on congressional attempts last summer to get clear answers from the administration on its perceived legal authority to use military force against Iran.
Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran and adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, pictured in November 2018

FOIA to SBA Seeking Communications Between Former Administrator McMahon and Rudy Giuliani

January 10, 2020
FOIA to the Small Business Administration seeking communications between former Administrator McMahon and Rudy Giuliani's business associates, including Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, as well as Victoria Toensing and Joseph diGenova.

State Department Releases Additional Ukraine Documents to American Oversight

January 8, 2020
The State Department released 42 pages of records in response to American Oversight’s FOIA lawsuit for a range of documents related to the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine.

State Department Records of Ukraine-Related Communications with Department Officials

January 8, 2020
Records from the Department of State in response to American Oversight’s request for external communications regarding efforts to influence the Ukrainian government to investigate the president’s political opponents.

FOIA to OMB Seeking Email Communications of Brian McCormack

January 8, 2020
FOIA to Office of Management and Budget seeking email communications of Brian McCormack regarding Ukraine and impeachment-related matters. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on whether and to what extent the political interests of the president have influenced the administration’s policies and actions in Ukraine.

FOIA to OMB Seeking Senior Officials’ Communications with Giuliani

January 8, 2020
FOIA to Office of Management and Budget seeking key senior officials’ communications with Rudy Giuliani. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on whether and to what extent the political interests of the president have influenced the administration’s policies and actions in Ukraine.

The Trump Administration’s Escalating Tension with Iran

January 7, 2020
From the decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement in May 2018 to the killing of a top Iranian commander in the first days of 2020, tensions between the United States and Iran increased significantly during Trump's time in office. American Oversight launched an investigation to shed light on the Trump administration’s management of foreign policy decisions regarding Iran.

Did the Trump Administration Abuse the Redactions Process?

January 7, 2020
FOIA has become the only vehicle to force the release of Ukraine records. But documents exposed last week show that the administration still has plenty of opportunities to obstruct.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications of Senior Officials Surrounding U.S. Military Strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Soleimani

January 7, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking email communications of senior officials sent to non-governmental entities during a period of rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, including the U.S. military strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani. American Oversight requests these records to shed light on the administration’s decisions regarding military action against Iran.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Communications of Senior Officials Surrounding U.S. Military Strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Soleimani

January 7, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Defense seeking email communications of senior officials sent to non-governmental entities during a period of rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, including the U.S. military strike on Iranian IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani. American Oversight requests these records to shed light on the administration’s decisions regarding military action against Iran.