USAID’s future is in doubt. The status of its records shouldn’t be
How DOGE handles agency records will show its commitment to (or disavowal of) government transparency rules, with implications for every federal office it accesses
My Groundhog Day prediction: More secrecy
Disappearing government data, transparency double-standards — another busy week tracking government secrecy
With inspectors general under threat, Espionage Act charges may soar
The IG crisis should place renewed attention on reforming the Espionage Act to protect journalists and whistleblowers from abuse
Health agencies silenced, DOGE transparency in doubt, and more
Plus: President Trump’s first week back in office was a busy one, with many orders worsening government secrecy
Gag order at health agencies a looming public health crisis
A communications blackout and a growing risk of health agency censorship make us all less safe.
Does Elon Musk think the government is the best place to hide records?
The Trump adviser has said all government records should be public. DOGE will show if he means it.
Government secrecy issues to watch during Trump’s presidency
Plus: Will Trump keep trying to flush presidential records down the toilet?
Will DOGE be subject to transparency rules?
Plus: Be skeptical when government says the sky is falling anytime classified documents enter public domain
Hegseth, missing war crimes data, and the Haditha massacre
Join live FPF-New Yorker discussion Thursday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. EST
Join live FPF-New Yorker discussion on Haditha massacre reporting
Plus: Trump may fire the archivist. She can still fight secrecy
