Judge Rejects Boilerplate “Congressional Records” Label Used to Shield Agency Emails from Disclosure

American Oversight clears the way to uncover communications, as Congress and the Trump administration drive up health care cost…

American Oversight Sues DOJ for Video of Venezuelan Nationals’ Removal to El Salvador in Reported Defiance of Court Order

The records could show whether the Trump administration broke the law, ignoring court orders halting removals.

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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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Judge Rejects Boilerplate “Congressional Records” Label Used to Shield Agency Emails from Disclosure

American Oversight clears the way to uncover communications, as Congress and the Trump administration drive up health care costs and cut coverage.

September 26, 2025

American Oversight Sues DOJ for Video of Venezuelan Nationals’ Removal to El Salvador in Reported Defiance of Court Order

The records could show whether the Trump administration broke the law, ignoring court orders halting removals.

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September 25, 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