Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Embassy Communications Regarding Trump Properties

December 17, 2019
American Oversight’s lawsuit against the Department of State for records of agency officials’ and U.S. embassy personnel's communications regarding Trump Organization properties around the world, including Trump Towers Istanbul and Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver.

Joint Status Reports: American Oversight v. OMB and DOD – Directives and Communications Concerning Ukraine

December 16, 2019
Joint Status Reports filed by American Oversight, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Department of Defense (DOD) in American Oversight’s lawsuit seeking directives and communications that may relate to any effort to pressure the Ukrainian government to investigate one of President Trump’s political opponents as part of an effort to give the president an electoral advantage.

State Records Regarding Analyses on the Legality of Initiating Military Conflict with Iran Under the 2001 AUMF

December 16, 2019
Records from the Department of State in response to American Oversight's request for legal analyses regarding the legality of initiating war or military conflict with Iran under the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) and without seeking additional congressional authorization.

Minute Order: American Oversight v. State – Ukraine and Giuliani Communications

December 13, 2019
Minute Order issued by Judge Christopher Cooper on December 13, 2019 in American Oversight's FOIA litigation seeking the public release of State Department records relating to the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. The order instructs the State Department to extend the search cut-off date for responsive records to October 18, 2019 and to release any responsive documents by January 8, 2020.

News Roundup: Stephen Miller’s Extremist Network

December 13, 2019
Emails obtained by American Oversight provide a glimpse of how a senior adviser at ICE has worked with Miller to promote harsh anti-immigration policies.

FOIA to FBI Seeking Records of Rudy Giuliani’s Communications with New York Office FBI Agents in 2016

December 13, 2019
FOIA to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking records of Rudy Giuliani’s communications with New York Field Office FBI agents surrounding the 2016 presidential election. Inspector General Horowitz has indicated that such contacts occurred.

American Oversight Sues for Treasury Communications About Russian Investment in Kentucky Plant

December 12, 2019
American Oversight filed a pair of lawsuits as part of its investigation of ties between administration officials and a Russian company that announced a $200 million investment in a Kentucky plant.
(Photos courtesy of IMF, Gage Skidmore)

FOIA to OMB Seeking Communications with Select Individuals Engaged in Impeachment Proceedings

December 12, 2019
FOIA to the Office of Management and Budget seeking all records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and Congress members or media with a demonstrated interest in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications with Select Individuals Engaged in Impeachment Proceedings

December 12, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking all records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and Congress members or media with demonstrated interest in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Communications with Select Individuals Engaged in Impeachment Proceedings

December 12, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Defense seeking all records reflecting communications between senior agency officials and Congress members or media with demonstrated interest in the ongoing impeachment inquiry.