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FOIA Requests

Transparency

CREW files FOIA for Rick Gates and Commerce Department communications

The requested records would shed light on how lobbyists with ties to President Trump seek influence for clients within federal agencies.

FOIA Requests

Transparency

CREW seeks GSA records on new FBI headquarters project

Recent revelations about Pres. Trump’s personal involvement in the HQ renovation raise questions about what is behind the intensity of his interest.

FOIA Requests

Transparency

CREW requests records on State Department advocacy for right-wing activist

The requested records will determine if and why a U.S. Ambassador advocated in favor of a foreign far-right activist who has been convicted of multiple crimes.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Six eyebrow-raising ways departing members of Congress are spending their campaign funds

Just because members of Congress are not running for reelection doesn’t mean they aren’t continuing to spend campaign cash.

Investigations

Corruption

CREW gets Trump family business Secret Service spending documents

Taxpayers spent nearly $250,000 on hotels, airfare and Secret Service protection in one month for two overseas trips by Eric and Donald Trump Jr.

Investigations

Transparency

Yet another example of why transparency matters

The Freedom of Information Act exists precisely for moments like these, when our democracy is threatened from within and without.

CREW files FOIA for Rick Gates and Commerce Department communications

CREW seeks GSA records on new FBI headquarters project

CREW requests records on State Department advocacy for right-wing activist

Six eyebrow-raising ways departing members of Congress are spending their campaign funds

CREW gets Trump family business Secret Service spending documents

Yet another example of why transparency matters

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