American Oversight Sues FHFA for Records on Weaponization of Agency Against Fed’s Independence, Targeting of Lisa Cook

Our lawsuit seeks transparency as White House campaign to strong-arm the Fed takes an unprecedented turn.

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American Oversight Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Effort to Shut Down FOIA Requests

A new DOE policy burdens requesters by demanding proactive, duplicative confirmation of FOIA requests without notice.

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Public Education as a Political Weapon: The Rise of Ryan Walters

Walters’ willingness to use his control over public education to appeal to Trump demonstrates the harm that is caused when lead…

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A teacher writes on a chalkboard in a classroom. The chalkboard has an image of the Bible, cross, and praying hands to show Ryan Walters' priorities.

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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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As DOGE Cuts Harm Millions, Americans Are Denied Basic Information About the Agency
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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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American Oversight Challenges Justice Department’s FOIA Processing Refusal
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American Oversight Public Comment to HUD Opposing Agency’s Modified System of Records

Public comment submitted by American Oversight to HUD opposing the agency’s modified FOIA Management System.

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September 11, 2025

American Oversight Sues DHS for Records on Corey Lewandowski’s Shadow Role

As DHS wages war on American cities, secrecy around Lewandowski continues the Trump Administration’s assault on the public’s right to know.

attacks on FOIATrump administration accountabilityFederal
September 10, 2025
A teacher writes on a chalkboard in a classroom. The chalkboard has an image of the Bible, cross, and praying hands to show Ryan Walters' priorities.

Public Education as a Political Weapon: The Rise of Ryan Walters

Walters’ willingness to use his control over public education to appeal to Trump demonstrates the harm that is caused when leaders prioritize their…

attacks on educationOklahoma
September 10, 2025