FPF takes State Department to court over Öztürk secrecy
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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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)
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New executive order gives DOGE more control of agency records
Plus: Is Trump getting ready to change classification rules?
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The enduring press freedom legacy of Max Frankel
The death of the New York Times journalist and editor is a reminder that the fight against excessive government secrecy must live on.
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Was chaotic JFK declassification marred by National Archives firings?
Plus: Wired drops FOIA reporting paywall. Will other media outlets follow?
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Reddit asks, we answer: Q&A on DOGE, Musk, and government secrecy
Despite a judge ruling DOGE is “likely covered” by FOIA, it’s not a guarantee its records will soon see the light of day
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Why will it take DOGE three years to respond to a simple FOIA?
Five important questions to ask about DOGE’s FOIA future
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It’s Marco Rubio’s party, and he’ll burn documents if he wants to
Plus: A judge ruled DOGE is likely subject to FOIA. But that doesn’t mean we’re guaranteed to see its records.
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The Pentagon Papers
How a leak revealed that lies were the foundation of U.S. policy on Vietnam
