American Oversight
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We're a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that advances truth, accountability, and democracy by enforcing the public's right to government records.
This is the longest shutdown in history, and at least 1.4 million federal employees are going without a paycheck.
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Exposing the Work of Elon Musk and DOGE - American Oversight
Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” the office carrying out the Trump administration’s attacks on the federal government and civil service, has sought to evade transparency laws,…
americanoversight.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is the longest shutdown in history, and at least 1.4 million federal employees are going without a paycheck.
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
The Trump administration has been using mortgage information from the FHFA to target Trump's enemies. This week, FHFA reportedly removed their acting inspector general.
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Sues FHFA for Records on Weaponization of Agency Against Fed’s Independence, Targeting of Lisa Cook - American Oversight
Our lawsuit seeks transparency as White House campaign to strong-arm the Fed takes an unprecedented turn.
americanoversight.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Trump administration has been using mortgage information from the FHFA to target Trump's enemies. This week, FHFA reportedly removed their acting inspector general.
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We launched an investigation into whether the Trump administration is planning to deploy military or ICE personnel to polling places during the 2026 midterms.
If they are, it would risk intimidating voters from exercising their constitutional rights.
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If they are, it would risk intimidating voters from exercising their constitutional rights.
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American Oversight Investigating Potential Trump Administration Plans to Deploy Military, ICE at Polling Places - American Oversight
We filed FOIA requests seeking records on possible 2026 election deployments to intimidate voters.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We launched an investigation into whether the Trump administration is planning to deploy military or ICE personnel to polling places during the 2026 midterms.
If they are, it would risk intimidating voters from exercising their constitutional rights.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
If they are, it would risk intimidating voters from exercising their constitutional rights.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
In Aug., DHS told us it hadn’t preserved officials’ texts since April—when it began some of its most controversial actions.
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
DHS Admits It Provided “Erroneous” Information on Texts of Noem and DHS Brass, Hasn’t Confirmed It Followed Law - American Oversight
Thursday, following a court filing in American Oversight’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the agency’s initial claim that it failed to preserve the text messages of…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
In Aug., DHS told us it hadn’t preserved officials’ texts since April—when it began some of its most controversial actions.
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
We’ve been trying for 10 months to remove Judge Cannon’s gag order blocking the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
American Oversight Applauds Eleventh Circuit for Pressing Judge Cannon to Address Delay in Special Counsel Report Case - American Oversight
Court finds “undue delay,” encourages Cannon to resolve American Oversight’s pending motions within 60 days.
americanoversight.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We’ve been trying for 10 months to remove Judge Cannon’s gag order blocking the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
ICE is on a recruitment blitz, offering $50,000 signing bonuses and spending millions on ads targeting law enforcement officers.
We asked ICE for communications and strategy documents regarding recruitment as well as ad budgets.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
We asked ICE for communications and strategy documents regarding recruitment as well as ad budgets.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Records Request to ICE for Records Regarding Recruitment Strategy
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November 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
ICE is on a recruitment blitz, offering $50,000 signing bonuses and spending millions on ads targeting law enforcement officers.
We asked ICE for communications and strategy documents regarding recruitment as well as ad budgets.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
We asked ICE for communications and strategy documents regarding recruitment as well as ad budgets.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
We’ve been trying for 10 months to remove Judge Cannon’s gag order blocking the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
American Oversight Applauds Eleventh Circuit for Pressing Judge Cannon to Address Delay in Special Counsel Report Case - American Oversight
Court finds “undue delay,” encourages Cannon to resolve American Oversight’s pending motions within 60 days.
americanoversight.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
We’ve been trying for 10 months to remove Judge Cannon’s gag order blocking the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
This week, a federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
In Aug., DHS told us it hadn’t preserved officials’ texts since April—when it began some of its most controversial actions.
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
DHS Admits It Provided “Erroneous” Information on Texts of Noem and DHS Brass, Hasn’t Confirmed It Followed Law - American Oversight
Thursday, following a court filing in American Oversight’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the agency’s initial claim that it failed to preserve the text messages of…
americanoversight.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
In Aug., DHS told us it hadn’t preserved officials’ texts since April—when it began some of its most controversial actions.
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
That would be against the law. We sued.
DHS now says it gave us “erroneous” info—but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
americanoversight.org/dhs-admits-i...
This week, a court pushed Judge Cannon to move on releasing the full Jack Smith report, DHS admitted it shared "erroneous" info about its text preservation, and another watchdog was removed by Trump, this week at the FHFA.
Learn more in today’s newsletter:
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Learn more in today’s newsletter:
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Seeking Accountability Amid Chaos - American Oversight
More on the ruling pushing Judge Cannon to move on releasing the full Jack Smith report, DHS's backtracking about text preservation, and another watchdog removed by Trump, this week at the FHFA.
americanoversight.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This week, a court pushed Judge Cannon to move on releasing the full Jack Smith report, DHS admitted it shared "erroneous" info about its text preservation, and another watchdog was removed by Trump, this week at the FHFA.
Learn more in today’s newsletter:
americanoversight.org/newsletter/s...
Learn more in today’s newsletter:
americanoversight.org/newsletter/s...
President Trump declared “Antifa” a terrorist organization this fall, but his administration has not identified the groups it considers members — or explained how it determined their affiliation.
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI for more information:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI for more information:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
Records Requests to DOJ Regarding Presidential Action “Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization” - American Oversight
Records requests to DOJ for records regarding the presidential action “Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization.”
americanoversight.org
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
President Trump declared “Antifa” a terrorist organization this fall, but his administration has not identified the groups it considers members — or explained how it determined their affiliation.
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI for more information:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI for more information:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
As part of our lawsuit, DHS revealed it’s relying on officials, including Sec. Noem, to take screenshots to preserve texts.
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
To Preserve Records, Homeland Security Now Relies on Officials to Take Screenshots
Experts say the new policy, which ditches software that automatically captured text messages, opens ample room for both willful and unwitting noncompliance with federal records laws.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
As part of our lawsuit, DHS revealed it’s relying on officials, including Sec. Noem, to take screenshots to preserve texts.
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
If you rely on people to manually archive info, "there’s always room for error,” our Exec. Director Chioma Chukwu told @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Trump appointed well-known election conspiracy theorist Heather Honey to be in charge of safeguarding the integrity of our nation’s election systems. What does she plan to do with all that power?
We sued DHS for records that could shed light on her appointment.
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We sued DHS for records that could shed light on her appointment.
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American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump-Appointed Election Denier Heather Honey - American Oversight
American Oversight files suit seeking documents on Honey’s hiring and activities as DHS deputy assistant secretary for election integrity following her history of advancing false election-denial…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Trump appointed well-known election conspiracy theorist Heather Honey to be in charge of safeguarding the integrity of our nation’s election systems. What does she plan to do with all that power?
We sued DHS for records that could shed light on her appointment.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We sued DHS for records that could shed light on her appointment.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
In August, DHS told us that it hadn’t preserved officials’ text messages since April — when it began some of its most controversial actions.
That would be against the law. We sued.
Now, DHS says it gave us “erroneous” info — but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
That would be against the law. We sued.
Now, DHS says it gave us “erroneous” info — but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In August, DHS told us that it hadn’t preserved officials’ text messages since April — when it began some of its most controversial actions.
That would be against the law. We sued.
Now, DHS says it gave us “erroneous” info — but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
That would be against the law. We sued.
Now, DHS says it gave us “erroneous” info — but hasn’t confirmed if it’s following the law.
President Trump categorized “Antifa” as a terrorist organization, but his administration has not named the groups it claims are involved or explained how it determined their alleged membership.
We filed FOIA requests with the DOJ and FBI to find out more:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
We filed FOIA requests with the DOJ and FBI to find out more:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
President Trump categorized “Antifa” as a terrorist organization, but his administration has not named the groups it claims are involved or explained how it determined their alleged membership.
We filed FOIA requests with the DOJ and FBI to find out more:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
We filed FOIA requests with the DOJ and FBI to find out more:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
The Trump administration poses an unprecedented threat to democracy and the rule of law. We’re investigating, and filing new public records requests every week.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Trump administration poses an unprecedented threat to democracy and the rule of law. We’re investigating, and filing new public records requests every week.
Never miss an update about what we uncover. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here:
www.americanoversight.org/mail-lists
Never miss an update about what we uncover. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here:
www.americanoversight.org/mail-lists
The Trump administration has been using mortgage information from the FHFA to target Trump's enemies. Today, the agency reportedly removed their acting inspector general.
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Sues FHFA for Records on Weaponization of Agency Against Fed’s Independence, Targeting of Lisa Cook - American Oversight
Our lawsuit seeks transparency as White House campaign to strong-arm the Fed takes an unprecedented turn.
americanoversight.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Trump administration has been using mortgage information from the FHFA to target Trump's enemies. Today, the agency reportedly removed their acting inspector general.
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’re suing for records to learn more about how Trump is weaponizing this agency.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
In September, President Trump labeled “Antifa” a terrorist organization. But his administration hasn’t said which groups it claims are members, or how they were identified.
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI to find out:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI to find out:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In September, President Trump labeled “Antifa” a terrorist organization. But his administration hasn’t said which groups it claims are members, or how they were identified.
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI to find out:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
We sent FOIA requests to the DOJ and FBI to find out:
americanoversight.org/featureddocu...
For nearly three months, hundreds of troops have occupied Washington, DC.
As Trump sends troops to more American cities, we need to know more about how the administration is targeting cities.
We’ve sued for records to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
As Trump sends troops to more American cities, we need to know more about how the administration is targeting cities.
We’ve sued for records to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump’s Federal Power Grab Targeting D.C. and Immigrant Communities - American Oversight
American Oversight demands transparency on Trump’s politicized use of federal power – from immigration enforcement to the unprecedented federalization of D.C. Police.
americanoversight.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
For nearly three months, hundreds of troops have occupied Washington, DC.
As Trump sends troops to more American cities, we need to know more about how the administration is targeting cities.
We’ve sued for records to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
As Trump sends troops to more American cities, we need to know more about how the administration is targeting cities.
We’ve sued for records to investigate.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
We’ve been trying for 10 months to get Judge Aileen Cannon’s gag order blocking the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents lifted.
A federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
A federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We’ve been trying for 10 months to get Judge Aileen Cannon’s gag order blocking the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents lifted.
A federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
A federal appeals court gave Cannon 60 days to rule.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
We are on track for the longest shutdown in history, and at least 1.4 million federal employees are going without a paycheck.
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Exposing the Work of Elon Musk and DOGE - American Oversight
Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” the office carrying out the Trump administration’s attacks on the federal government and civil service, has sought to evade transparency laws,…
americanoversight.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
We are on track for the longest shutdown in history, and at least 1.4 million federal employees are going without a paycheck.
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
Not DOGE employees, though.
The public deserves answers about how the shadowy agency operates. We’re investigating.
americanoversight.org/investigatio...
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For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our request to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
A federal appeals court demanded Cannon take action on our motions.
For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our request to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
A federal appeals court demanded Cannon take action on our motions.
Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein.bsky.social)
JUST IN: 11th Circuit politely tells Judge Aileen Cannon to get moving on motions seeking to unseal remainder of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report. Basically, gives her 60 days to act or…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our request to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
A federal appeals court demanded Cannon take action on our motions.
For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our request to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents.
A federal appeals court demanded Cannon take action on our motions.
Last month, we sued the DOJ and the FBI for any records of interviews with Donald Trump in connection with the government’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
The public deserves the full truth.
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The public deserves the full truth.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
American Oversight Sues DOJ and FBI for Records of Any Trump Interviews in Epstein Investigation - American Oversight
We’re challenging the FBI’s refusal to confirm whether President Trump was interviewed.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Last month, we sued the DOJ and the FBI for any records of interviews with Donald Trump in connection with the government’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
The public deserves the full truth.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
The public deserves the full truth.
americanoversight.org/american-ove...
The Trump administration has launched at least 15 boat strikes, killing 64 people, in the past two months. But it won't tell us exactly who it’s targeting, or if the people they’ve killed were trafficking drugs. We requested records to learn more.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/p...
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Trump administration has launched at least 15 boat strikes, killing 64 people, in the past two months. But it won't tell us exactly who it’s targeting, or if the people they’ve killed were trafficking drugs. We requested records to learn more.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/p...
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For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our requests to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents.
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
American Oversight Applauds Eleventh Circuit for Pressing Judge Cannon to Address Delay in Special Counsel Report Case - American Oversight
Court finds “undue delay,” encourages Cannon to resolve American Oversight’s pending motions within 60 days.
americanoversight.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our requests to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents.
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our requests to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents.
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
American Oversight Applauds Eleventh Circuit for Pressing Judge Cannon to Address Delay in Special Counsel Report Case - American Oversight
Court finds “undue delay,” encourages Cannon to resolve American Oversight’s pending motions within 60 days.
americanoversight.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
For 10 months, Judge Aileen Cannon sat on our requests to lift her gag order preventing the full release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump’s handling of classified documents.
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...
Today, the Court of Appeals gave Cannon 60 days to resolve our motions.
americanoversight.org/appeals-cour...