Type of Post: News

Congressional Oversight 2019: Calendar of Committee Hearings

February 1, 2019
Here are some upcoming congressional hearings along with information about American Oversight’s concurrent investigations.

News Roundup: More Troops at the Border Means More Questions for the Administration

February 1, 2019
The day after a congressional hearing about military presence at the southern border, the Pentagon announced it will be deploying another 2,000 troops.

Lawsuit Seeks Emails of DOJ Official Involved in Controversial Civil Rights Decisions

January 31, 2019
American Oversight filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to find out whether outside groups or individuals have influenced the agency’s shifting priorities in the enforcement of civil rights protections.

Interior’s Proposed FOIA Rule Threatens Transparency and Accountability

January 29, 2019
Several of the proposed changes are contrary to law and undermine the very purpose of FOIA.

News Roundup: Shutdown Ends Before Hearings Begin

January 25, 2019
As the country’s longest government shutdown finally comes to a (perhaps temporary) end, preparations for congressional hearings continue to move forward.

Tell Us What to FOIA

January 25, 2019
Do you know about emails or other files that show misconduct or corruption? Just tell us where they are — we'll use FOIA to force their release.

Republicans’ Threats to Boycott Congressional Investigation Jeopardize Their Own Credibility — Not the Investigation’s

January 19, 2019
Oversight’s return with the new Congress is one of the most important developments of 2019, but House Republicans are already threatening to abdicate their share of the responsibility.
(Photo: Gage Skidmore)

News Roundup: Two Troubling Inspector General Reports

January 18, 2019
When it comes to hearing from its own investigators, it wasn’t a very good week for the administration.
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CEQ Official Urged Senators to Voice Support for President’s Infrastructure Plans

January 18, 2019
Former CEQ official Alex Herrgott pushed Senate staffers in 2018 to ask their bosses to voice support for the administration’s infrastructure plans, going so far as to feed them lines.
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on infrastructure initiative at inland waterway site Wednesday June 7, 2017, at Rivertown Marina in Cincinnati, Ohio.  (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

William Barr and Bar Rules: How Trump’s Nominee Could Be Disqualified from Overseeing Mueller Investigation

January 16, 2019
Barr's meetings with Trump prior to his nomination could prevent him from being involved in the special counsel investigation.