American Oversight in 2024: Tracking Threats to Democracy, Exposing Anti-Democratic Influences, and Protecting the Public’s Right to Information

American Oversight is taking a look back at 2024 and some of the biggest stories from our work building an informed public and a strengthened democracy.

American Oversight Sues Intelligence Agency for Records About Trump Nominee Kash Patel

The lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction seeks records from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that c…

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A Look at Records American Oversight Previously Uncovered About Trump OMB Nominee Vought

This week, the Senate has held a number of confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks, including Wednesday afternoon’s hearing for Russell Vought, Trump’s nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget.

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What We’re Watching

What is happening with attacks on education?

American Oversight Demands Release of Oklahoma Education Department Records

The Chilling Effect of Georgia’s ‘Divisive Concepts’ Law

Inside the Virginia Education Department’s Review of African American History Course

What We’re Watching

What is happening with election denial?

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Admits It Failed to Properly Comply with Arizona Public Records Law

Attorney Michael Gableman Faces Disciplinary Complaint for Actions During Partisan 2020 Election Inquiry Investigated by American Oversight

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Waukesha County, Wis., Records Regarding Plans to Monitor Ballot Drop Boxes

What We’re Watching

What is happening with voting rights?

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Wyoming Governor’s Office Communications Related to Non-Citizen Voting

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Racine County, Wis., Communications With and About True the Vote

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Virginia Department of Elections Records Related to Implementation of Executive Orders 31 and 35

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A Look at Records American Oversight Previously Uncovered About Trump OMB Nominee Vought

January 15, 2025

American Oversight Sues Intelligence Agency for Records About Trump Nominee Kash Patel

The lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction seeks records from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that could shed light on w…

Trump administration accountabilityTrump nomineesFederal

January 3, 2025

Defense Department Communications from 2020–2021 Transition Period

Records released in response to American Oversight’s litigation for emails or decision memoranda from key political appointees during the 2020–2021…

January 2, 2025