Topic: National Security & Foreign Policy

Complaint: American Oversight v. State – Jared Kushner’s Delegation to the Middle East

September 12, 2019
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State for communications regarding Jared Kushner’s diplomatic trips to the Middle East, as well as records concerning a proposed arms deal with Saudi Arabia and legal justification for the use of force against Iran using the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).

FOIA to State Seeking Email Communications Related to Efforts by Rudy Giuliani to Encourage Ukrainian Investigations

September 11, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking email communications of top officials containing key terms related to reported efforts of the president’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, to encourage the government of Ukraine to investigate President Trump’s perceived political opponents.

FOIA to State Seeking Calendars of Ukraine Special Representative Volker

September 11, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking calendars of Ukraine Special Representative Kurt Volker, who has reportedly assisted the president’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, in his efforts to meet Ukrainian officials to encourage an investigation of the president’s perceived political opponents.

FOIA to State seeking communications between Ambassador Friedman and Selected White House Advisers Regarding Reps. Omar and Tlaib’s Visit to Israel

September 9, 2019
A FOIA to the Department of State seeking all communications between U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and White House advisers, including Jason Greenblatt, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump, regarding Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib’s cancelled trip to Israel.

FOIA to State seeking sent emails from Ambassador Friedman Regarding Potential Visits by Reps. Omar and Tlaib to Israel

September 9, 2019
FOIA to the Department of State seeking sent emails from U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman regarding Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib’s potential trips to Israel.

FOIA to DOD Seeking Records Reflecting Secretary Esper’s Ethics Compliance

September 6, 2019
FOIA to the Department of Defense seeking records reflecting the implementation of Secretary Esper’s ethics screening arrangement, which is necessary to prevent Esper from participating in matters affecting his former employer, defense contractor Raytheon. Esper was a top lobbyist for Raytheon immediately prior to joining the Trump administration.

FOIA to State Seeking External Emails Regarding 2020 G7 Location

September 4, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of State for sent emails from State Department officials regarding the proposed location of the 2020 G7 summit.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications with White House on 2020 G7 Location

September 4, 2019
FOIA request to the Department of State for communications between department officials and White House staff regarding the proposed location of the 2020 G7 summit.

FOIA to State Department Seeking Ambassador Craft’s Personal Emails Concerning Agency Business

August 29, 2019
FOIA to State Department seeking Ambassador Kelly Craft’s personal emails concerning agency business, in light of Ambassador Craft’s statements to Congress that she has used personal email for agency business but has not provided copies of all such exchanges.

No Records Response from Treasury Regarding White House Communications Concerning Sheldon Adelson

August 28, 2019
The Department of the Treasury stated that it had no records of White House communications regarding Sheldon Adelson. American Oversight sought these records to shed light on the potential influence of the President's donors on U.S. foreign policy and our diplomatic relationships.