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American Oversight Sues Trump Administration for Records on Politicized Review of Epstein Files

We filed a new lawsuit demanding answers: Did top Trump administration officials interfere with the federal review of the Epste…

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American Oversight Launches Investigation Into Politically Motivated Ousting of CDC Director Susan Monarez

We requested agency-held records related to the CDC director’s attempted ousting, ahead of her testimony before the Senate on W…

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American Oversight Calls on DHS and National Archives to Investigate Records Act Violations After DHS’s Backtracking
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American Oversight Calls for Hegseth’s Resignation Following Washington Post Reporting on Signal Messages
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Court Orders Rubio to Refer Signalgate Record Violations to Attorney General Bondi
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American Oversight Opposes Indefinite Freeze of DOGE Records Lawsuit
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American Oversight Opposes Government’s Attempt to Delay DOGE Accountability
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American Oversight Files Administrative Appeal for Records on ICE’s New York City Detention Facilities
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Summary Judgment in American Oversight’s Favor in Lawsuit Over the Release of Communications Regarding Health Care Legislation

Summary judgment in American Oversight’s lawsuit over the release of health care negotiation emails.

September 24, 2025

American Oversight Investigating Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Memphis, Other Cities

We’re seeking answers as the administration continues its abuse of power and normalizes the military’s presence in U.S. cities.

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September 23, 2025

After Reports Trump Wants U.S. Attorney Out, American Oversight Probes DOJ Over Baseless Mortgage Fraud Claims

The U.S. attorney reportedly resisted pressure to charge New York’s attorney general after finding no evidence of fraud.

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September 23, 2025