Entity: Department of Health and Human Services

At Senate Hearing, Surgeon General Denies Politicization in Vaccine Process

September 9, 2020
During a Senate hearing, the NIH director and the U.S. surgeon general faced questions about rising concerns that vaccine development is being politicized by the president’s aggressive timeline. 

Investigations Update: Pompeo’s RNC Speech, DeJoy’s Calendars, and Kentucky’s Voter Fraud Task Force

September 9, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, Pompeo’s unprecedented convention appearance, the cost of Chad Wolf’s July trip to Portland, and more.

No Records Response from HHS Regarding Covid-19 Surveillance Companies

September 9, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications and guidance documents concerning surveillance companies and Covid-19.

Covid-19 Oversight News: The Administration’s Vaccine Timeline, PPP Loan Fraud, and Coronavirus Task Force Reports

September 8, 2020
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

No Records Response from CMS Regarding Emails with Stephen Miller

September 8, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for mail communications between high-ranking agency officials and White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller.

Investigations Update: Operation Legend, Crossfire Hurricane, and the Rush for a Coronavirus Vaccine

September 1, 2020
See the latest in our investigations into the Trump administration’s politicized Operation Legend, the rush for school reopenings and a Covid-19 vaccine, and partisan FBI responses to congressional requests.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Complaints Regarding Politicization of Federal Coronavirus Response

September 1, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking any employee questions, complaints, or concerns submitted to HHS ethics officials regarding politicization of the federal coronavirus response.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Text Messages of Leadership Related to Coronavirus

September 1, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking text messages of agency leaders regarding the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

FOIA to CDC Seeking Text Messages of Leadership Related to Coronavirus

September 1, 2020
FOIA request to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking text messages of CDC leaders regarding the response to the coronavirus pandemic

FOIA to CMS Seeking Text Messages of Leadership Related to Coronavirus

September 1, 2020
FOIA request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeking text messages of CMS leaders regarding the response to the coronavirus pandemic.