Corruption

Trump’s Retaliation Against His Opponents

The investigations and prosecutions of James Comey, Letitia James, and members of Congress.

The Trump Administration’s Economic Policy

How Trump’s policies — tariffs, tax breaks, and cuts to government programs — are straining resources for everyday Americans while enriching the ul...

Trump’s Illegal Firing of Inspectors General

Less than one week into President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration abruptly fired more than a dozen federal watchdogs. The late-night...

American Oversight v. DOJ — Todd Blanche Records Concerning Jeffrey Epstein Investigation and Jack Smith Report

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the DOJ for records concerning Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche’s involvement in two matters that ...

American Oversight v. DOJ and FBI — Records Related to Review of Epstein Files 

Complaint filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking records and communicat...

American Oversight v. Commerce and DOJ — Pro Bono Legal Services from BigLaw

American Oversight filed suit against the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Justice (DOJ) for failing to release records related to the Trump admini...

American Oversight Seeks Criminal Investigation Into RFK Jr.’s Apparent False Statements to Congress Obscuring Vaccine Focus of 2019 Samoa Trip

A newly published 2019 letter shows Kennedy proposed a vaccine-focused “mission” to Samoa, directly contradicting his repeated denials during his S...

What We’re Watching For at Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Hearing

Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation hearings are an opportunity to get answers about his role in controversial actions at DOJ. Here’s what...

American Oversight Launches Investigation, Demands Records Preservation at Interior Department Following Allegations of Routine Document Destruction, Signal Use

We sent letters to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the National Archives, and demanded a halt to records shredding and disappearing messages ami...

USDA Records Regarding Political Appointee Resumes and Ethics Documents 

Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to American Oversight’s request seeking resumes and SF-50s of political appointees.

DOD Records of Security Clearance Revocations and Suspensions During Early Months of the Trump and Biden Administrations 

Defense Department records showing the number of security clearances revoked or suspended during the first months of both the Trump and Biden admin...

Select Documents from Multiple Agencies Containing Communications Sent to and Received by Kash Patel During First Trump Administration

Records including calendar logs and communications sent to and received by Kash Patel from 2018 to 2021.

Newly Obtained Records Detail Todd Blanche’s Oversight of Justice Department “Weaponization” Efforts

New York Times: Attorney general nominee “diverted a significant complement of top lawyers” at DOJ to politically charged investigations, other Tru...

What We’re Watching For at Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Hearing

Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation hearings are an opportunity to get answers about his role in controversial actions at DOJ. Here’s what...

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.

Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report

The Guardian

The Trump administration says it’s investigating these Colorado institutions. Here’s what’s really happening.

Denver Post

‘Not how a just system works’: Transparency group asks 11th Circuit to be ‘exceptional’ and overrule Cannon on buried Mar-a-Lago report even if ‘propriety’ argument fails

Law & Crime