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CBP Records Regarding #CatchOfTheDay Hashtag

March 1, 2020
Customs and Border Protection records relating to social media strategy. American Oversight sought these documents after CBP used #CatchOfTheDay to publicize individuals taken into custody by the agency.

The Trump Administration’s Contacts with Ukraine

February 25, 2020
The evidence quickly mounted of former President Trump's troubling attempts to coerce a foreign government into helping attack his political rivals. American Oversight is investigating the extent of those efforts as well as the involvement of Trump personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and administration officials like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The paper trail will only get longer.

FOIA to DHS Seeking Emails Containing Key Terms Related to Global Entry Denial to NY Residents

February 24, 2020
FOIA to various components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking email communications containing terms that are likely to concern the Trump administration’s recent decision to terminate the ability of New York residents to apply for several Trusted Traveler programs.

News Roundup: Trump Has Learned His ‘Lesson’

February 14, 2020
Trump's sights appear to be trained on making the Justice Department his personal political arm for helping allies and punishing perceived enemies.

New Lawsuit Seeks Records of Complaints About Mike Pompeo’s Conduct

February 14, 2020
We're suing to shed light on Secretary of State and former CIA Director Pompeo's potentially abusive conduct toward staff and journalists.

Complaint: American Oversight v. State and CIA – Records of Complaints About Pompeo’s Conduct

February 14, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of State and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for any records of complaints filed by employees concerning the conduct of Mike Pompeo during his tenure as secretary of state or CIA director.

News Roundup: Acquittal Isn’t the End

February 7, 2020
More questions remain. More answers are coming.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications Between U.S. Embassy and Danish Atlantic Council Regarding NATO Conference Keynote Speaker

February 6, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking email communications between the U.S. Embassy and the event co-host, the Danish Atlantic Council, regarding the exclusion of a keynote speaker critical of President Trump.

FOIA to State Regarding U.S. Ambassador’s Decision to Block Keynote Speaker from NATO Conference

February 6, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking email communications from Carla Sands, U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, regarding the exclusion of a keynote speaker critical of President Trump from an event co-hosted by the U.S. Embassy.

FOIA to State Seeking Communications Regarding Secretary Pompeo’s Interview with NPR

January 31, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of State seeking communications about Secretary Pompeo’s interview with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly and any State Department actions taken in the aftermath.