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Janice Johnston Resigns from Georgia Election Board After Years of Election Denialism, Attacks on Transparency

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American Oversight Seeks Hatch Act Investigation After Records Reveal Noem’s Apparent Use of DHS Resources for Political Purposes

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Image of birthday candles that read "250" in front of an American flag background.

What’s the Difference Between Freedom 250 and America250?

One is a bipartisan celebration of the country. The other is a Trump administration project using taxpayer money and private donations.

Trump administration accountability
June 17, 2026

Janice Johnston Resigns from Georgia Election Board After Years of Election Denialism, Attacks on Transparency

Our suit against Johnston and the State Election Board led to new safeguards requiring board members to properly preserve public records of officia…

June 5, 2026
Image of Kristi Noem with a red filter.

American Oversight Seeks Hatch Act Investigation After Records Reveal Noem’s Apparent Use of DHS Resources for Political Purposes

Thursday, American Oversight submitted a complaint to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) requesting an investigation into whether former Home…

June 4, 2026