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News Roundup: Who Stands to Gain?

April 17, 2020
As the administration’s tragically mismanaged response to the coronavirus continues to lurch onward, the answers to that question are more important than ever.
New York City during coronavirus lockdown

CBP Documents Regarding Roxsana Hernandez and Felipe Gómez Alonzo

April 15, 2020
Documentation from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding the processing of Roxsana Hernandez prior to her transfer to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and regarding the death of Felipe Gómez Alonzo in CBP custody.

FOIA to VA for Senior Officials’ Communications Regarding a Sexual Assault Allegation

April 14, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking specific senior officials’ communications concerning a sexual assault allegation filed by a House staffer.

FOIA to VA for Senior Officials’ Emails Regarding a Sexual Assault Allegation

April 14, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking senior officials’ email communications containing key terms related to a sexual assault allegation filed by a House staffer.

FOIA to VA for Senior Officials’ Text Messages Regarding a Sexual Assault Allegation

April 14, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Veterans Affairs seeking senior officials’ text messages concerning a sexual assault allegation filed by a House staffer.

Political Interference in the 2020 Census

April 1, 2020
We've been investigating the rollout of the 2020 census, including the Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question and the misleading mailers sent by the Republican National Committee.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

TVA Records of Executive Expenses from July 2019 to February 2020

March 24, 2020
Records from the Tennessee Valley Authority in response to American Oversight's request for documents reflecting executive expenses. These records span from July 2019 to February 2020.

FOIA to OPM Seeking the Resignation Letter or Farewell Email of Former Director Cabaniss

March 24, 2020
FOIA to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeking the resignation letter and/or farewell email of former Director Cabaniss in light of reports that Cabaniss may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.

FOIA to OPM Seeking the Email Communications of Former Director Cabaniss Before Her Resignation

March 24, 2020
FOIA to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeking the email communications of former Director Cabaniss, in light of reports that she may have been pushed out by political appointees looking to ensure political loyalty of government officials.