Congress’ investigative powers face existential threat
The U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
Excessive government secrecy takes many forms, from agencies needlessly claiming documents are classified to ignoring information requests and destroying records — even when the documents show government fraud or illegal conduct. This hinders a free press, effective oversight, and the public’s ability to self govern.
We need to fight for systemic improvements, and we need the press to vigorously question the government every time it says something is classified.
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Government says 94% of FOIA requests released, in surprise to requesters
Plus: White House move threatens world’s largest transparency project
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‘The Classified Catalog’ launches to track secrecy news
New database will mark Trump’s 100th day in office
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E. coli secrecy places corporate interests over public health
Plus: RFK Jr. says “We’re going to try to get as close as we can to total transparency.”
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Is Stephen Miller trying to take away Congress’ watchdog?
Freedom of Information Act lawsuit challenges legislative agency’s status
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If Congress wants robust oversight powers, it must defend FOIA
Plus: Excessive government secrecy might be bad for your investment portfolio
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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?
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Let the public watch the Mahmoud Khalil deportation case
There’s an easy way for the immigration court to be transparent about its proceedings: Let the press and the public watch them online
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Could this be Congress’ last chance to fix FOIA?
Hearing coincides with rapidly deteriorating information environment
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RFK Jr. promises radical transparency, then closes FOIA shops
Plus: Which FOIA offices might be closed next
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The Signalgate problem nobody is talking about
The White House isn’t complying with the Presidential Records Act (again)
