If Congress wants robust oversight powers, it must defend FOIA
Plus: Excessive government secrecy might be bad for your investment portfolio
Congress’ investigative powers face existential threat
FOIA office firings thwart congressional oversight
Here’s how the firing of FOIA officials could hurt the DOGE audit
Plus: Tulsi Gabbard wants to declassify information that “serves the public interest.” But who is determining what’s in the public interest?
Could this be Congress’ last chance to fix FOIA?
Hearing coincides with rapidly deteriorating information environment
RFK Jr. promises radical transparency, then closes FOIA shops
Plus: Which FOIA offices might be closed next
The Signalgate problem nobody is talking about
The White House isn’t complying with the Presidential Records Act (again)
New executive order gives DOGE more control of agency records
Plus: Is Trump getting ready to change classification rules?
Was chaotic JFK declassification marred by National Archives firings?
Plus: Wired drops FOIA reporting paywall. Will other media outlets follow?
Secrecy gives the government control. FOIA can restore the power imbalance
FOIA is in trouble and we need congressional help to fix it
Why will it take DOGE three years to respond to a simple FOIA?
Five important questions to ask about DOGE’s FOIA future
