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FOIA Requests

Transparency

CREW files FOIAs with ICE and others on family separation border policies

These requests seek to reveal the roles private prisons have played in the preparation for the expansion of immigration detention under Trump.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Tobacco company Reynolds American gave $1.5M in “dark money” to America First Policies

Tobacco company Reynolds American gave $1.5 million to pro-Trump dark money nonprofit America First Policies in 2017.

Investigations

Corruption

President Trump consults members of his elite club about policy and staffing

On four separate occasions this year, President Trump has sought and received feedback from members and guests of Mar-a-Lago.

Investigations

Corruption

President Trump’s swamp stems from the top

By taking aim at the federal rank and file, Trump is turning a blind eye to those who truly threaten the public’s interest above their own: his cabinet heads

Reports

Money In Politics

A bitter pill: how big pharma lobbies to keep prescription drug prices high

The number of companies lobbying on drug pricing has more than quadrupled over the past five years.

FOIA Requests

Transparency

CREW requests meeting transcripts from FEC

CREW requests records to shed light on the functioning of the FEC and its commitment to enforce the provisions of the FECA.

CREW files FOIAs with ICE and others on family separation border policies

Tobacco company Reynolds American gave $1.5M in “dark money” to America First Policies

President Trump consults members of his elite club about policy and staffing

President Trump’s swamp stems from the top

A bitter pill: how big pharma lobbies to keep prescription drug prices high

CREW requests meeting transcripts from FEC

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