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Image of file boxes in a bathroom at Mar-a-Lago.

American Oversight Appeals Judge Cannon Order That Could Clear Way for Permanent Destruction of Jack Smith Report

We also filed an expedited motion to prevent Cannon from granting Trump, co-conspirators’ requests to keep public in dark.

document preservation requirementsTrump administration accountabilityFederal
February 9, 2026

Court Orders DHS to Restore Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities

Emergency ruling reaffirms the right and duty of members of Congress to conduct unannounced inspections amid alarming reports of abuse.

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Demanding Answers on Trump’s Apparent Use of Auto-Deleting, Signal-Like Messaging App

We sent a letter to White House counsel seeking confirmation that presidential texts are being preserved and secured as required by law

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