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USPS mismanaged DeJoy’s conflicts of interest and tried to cover it up

The USPS allowed Louis DeJoy to continue holding millions of dollars in shares of a USPS contractor, immensely damaging public trust.

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OGE declined to certify Marc Short’s termination report. Here’s why that matters.

After a long delay, Mike Pence chief of staff Marc Short's termination financial disclosure report is public, but lacks OGE certification.

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DEA approved more than 50 requests for covert surveillance of racial justice protests last summer

The nationwide surveillance operation involved agents infiltrating crowds undercover, aerial and vehicular surveillance to monitor protesters.

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CREW investigates special interest influence on Texas anti-abortion legislation

Texas legislators should not be unduly influenced by special interest groups, but passage of the so-called "Heartbeat Act" raises questions.

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“We’re not going to be able to hold that base”: Park Police overwhelmed hours before Capitol breach on Jan 6th

Seven hours of radio recordings from Park Police, obtained by CREW, reveal a law enforcement agency inundated with risks on January 6th.

FOIA Requests

AUSTIN, Texas (March 21, 2019) Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen visits U.S. Border Patrol McAllen Station in McAllen, Texas conduct a roundtable meeting and give a press conference. (DHS photo by Tara Molle/Released)

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CREW submits FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding use of Wickr

CREW has submitted a request for all records and communications relating to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s use of Wickr for official agency business.

USPS mismanaged DeJoy’s conflicts of interest and tried to cover it up

OGE declined to certify Marc Short’s termination report. Here’s why that matters.

DEA approved more than 50 requests for covert surveillance of racial justice protests last summer

CREW investigates special interest influence on Texas anti-abortion legislation

“We’re not going to be able to hold that base”: Park Police overwhelmed hours before Capitol breach on Jan 6th

CREW submits FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding use of Wickr

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