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
Trump may fire the U.S. archivist. She can still help fight secrecy
The public must have more detailed information about what resources and authorities the National Archives needs
EPA has known for 20 years that it promotes toxic fertilizer
Plus: The CIA drugged unsuspecting Americans as part of its mind-control research programs.
Aliens, Gitmo, and the weather: Excessive secrecy affects everything
Plus: a look back at 2024
