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BREAKING: A judge just ruled that the US DOGE Service is likely subject to FOIA and ordered the preservation of documents and expedited processing of CREW’s FOIA requests.

Judge rules DOGE likely subject to FOIA, must give CREW documents - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Judge Cooper ruled that US DOGE Service is likely subject to FOIA and issued a preliminary injunction requiring the preservation of documents.

Kyrsten Sinema's campaign spending looks fishy to us:

$3,600 in the UK. $5,400 in France, including $2,800 at a castle in Burgundy. $3,120 to vendors in Italy.

How does she explain that, when she's leaving office and not running again?

In Waning Senate Days, Kyrsten Sinema Screwed Workers and Spent Campaign Cash on Stay at French Castle

The Arizona senator’s campaign spending in global wine hot spots can’t possibly be related to the campaign she’s not running, says an ethics complaint.

BREAKING: A cadre of largely unidentified actors in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are controlling major government functions with no real oversight or transparency.

We're suing to force them to comply with the law and turn over records by March 10.

CREW sues US DOGE Service to compel transparency - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

A cadre of largely unidentified actors in DOGE are controlling major government functions with no oversight or meaningful transparency into its operations. CREW filed a lawsuit to require compliance w...

NEW: The DOJ’s removal of a database detailing criminal charges and convictions related to January 6th from its website appears to be illegal.

We sent a letter urging the National Archives and DOJ inspector general to investigate and take action.

Deletion of Jan 6 charges database appears to violate the law - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The DOJ’s removal of a database detailing criminal charges and convictions related to the January 6th attack from its website appears to be illegal. The DOJ’s removal of a database detailing criminal ...

282 former DOJ officials signed a letter sounding the alarm about "this administration’s degradation of DOJ’s vital work, and its assault on the public servants who do it."

The fact that hundreds felt compelled to say this speaks volumes.

Ex-Justice officials: 'It's our duty to sound the alarm'

Scores of officials who have resigned or been forced out of the Justice Department this year are speaking out against its "destruction."

The Department of Justice’s removal of a database detailing criminal charges and convictions related to January 6th appears to be illegal.

We're pushing for action.

Deletion of Jan 6 charges database appears to violate the law - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The DOJ’s removal of a database detailing criminal charges and convictions related to the January 6th attack from its website appears to be illegal. The DOJ’s removal of a database detailing criminal ...

With Colton's conviction, that makes FOUR pardoned January 6th insurrectionists who have faced charges for solicitation of a minor or child sex abuse of some kind.

Ban congressional stock and crypto trading now.

The American people overwhelmingly support it. Time to get it done.

We sued HHS and its administrator RFK Jr. for illegally shuttering the CDC office that turns over records to the public.

We're going to keep pursuing public transparency for as long as it takes.

CREW sues to challenge destruction of CDC FOIA office - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The closure of the CDC's entire FOIA office violates both FOIA and the Administrative Procedure Act and the CDC must be compelled to follow the law.

America has no kings. That’s kind of the whole point.

We've been saying it since day 1: presidents are not, and never will be, kings.

Ban congressional stock and crypto trading.

Ban congressional stock and crypto trading.

Ban congressional stock and crypto trading.

This isn't being talked about enough:

President Trump is hosting a gala at Mar-a-Lago next week for the top 297 holders of his $TRUMP memecoin.

Not only is this blatantly corrupt, it's a national security threat.

Trump’s Meme Coin Rallies as Investors Chase Mar-a-Lago Invites

The price of President Trump’s meme coin surged more than 50% in 24 hours after its official website and X account said the coin’s top 297 holders would be [invited to an exclusive conference and gala...

Nothing to see here, just the incoming president's son announcing the incoming president's new business in Saudi Arabia that he's been working on

Just your daily reminder that court orders are not optional and presidents aren't kings.

BREAKING: We're suing DOGE along with a diverse group of organizations to get it to follow the law or shut down

If a senator is no longer allowed to ask pointed questions at a public press conference, our democracy is in real peril.

This is a step toward authoritarianism that cannot be ignored.

Russ Vought is now officially using the government shutdown as a pretext for his continued attempts to permanently gut the civil service.

The executive branch cannot unilaterally reduce agency funding that Congress has allocated: This is a serious separation of powers issue.

Kenneth Chesebro, a former campaign lawyer for President Trump who was convicted for his role in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, has been disbarred in New York.

Former Trump Lawyer And Architect Of Fake Elector Scheme Disbarred In New York

Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty in 2024 to a conspiracy charge for his attempt to overturn President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.

GREAT NEWS: A judge just voided President Trump's settlement with the IRS granting him immunity from audits and referred a ​Trump lawyer and DOJ officials who signed off on the settlement ‌to ⁠state bar authorities to determine if their actions violated legal ethics rules.

Friday reminder that court orders are not optional. It’s that simple.

Did you hear the news? The NRA was forced to liquidate most of its investment portfolio amid legal turmoil and declining membership revenue.

The NRA Is Selling Off Assets As It Bleeds Cash

The embattled National Rifle Association liquidated most of its investment portfolio amid legal turmoil and declining membership revenue.

The government should not be hiding how it's spending taxpayers money. In fact, that's illegal.

That's why we're suing the OMB for taking down its apportionments website.

GAO says OMB takedown of apportionments website violates federal statutes

The watchdog said OMB Director Russell Vought’s move to disappear the public tracker of funds appropriated by Congress is “very concerning” and undercuts transparency.

Olympic organizers are working with the Trump admin to put on a tournament at Trump's golf club in Los Angeles alongside the Summer 2028 Games.

This should go without saying, but the Olympics are not supposed to be about helping Trump make money.

Olympic organizers working with White House on Trump golf tournament

A Los Angeles golf course owned by Trump’s family business would host the pro-am competition in conjunction with the 2028 Summer Olympics.