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We’re requesting documents about the presidential transition
In November, MuckRock readers told us what presidential public records to request. Now you can follow along.

FOIA 101: FOIA fodder in the presidential transition
We’ve broken down some highlights of the legal presidential transition process and where you can look for your next bit of #FOInspiration.

This Week’s FOIA Round-up: FOIA in the impeachment report, MA robot police dogs, and your neighbor’s Ring might let the police spy on you
This week’s FOIA drama from the Trump administration and technology

EPA is latest agency to stop accepting FOIA requests via email
Under the Environmental Protection Agency’s new FOIA regulations which were implemented back in July, the EPA is no longer accepting request submissions via email, joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation in requiring requests be made through an online portal or snail mail.

Emails show internal confusion over Interior’s “Secretary’s Shotgun Showdown”
In 2017, the Department of the Interior announced a new initiative to “reemphasize hunting and fishing” at the DOI: “Secretary’s Shotgun Showdown,” a video game tournament in which employees would take on then-Secretary Ryan Zinke in a game of “Big Buck Hunter Pro” for the chance to win “bragging rights” and a “Beverage on the Balcony.” Just days before the game was dropped off, key details had yet to be finalized.
4 Requests
Completed
Robert Sterner sent this request to the U.S. Department of Education of the United States of America
Rejected
Kushner - Fair housing complaints
Frank Matt sent this request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States of America
Completed
Secretary Zinke's commemorative coin
Frank Matt sent this request to the Department of Interior, Office of the Secretary of the United States of America
Completed
Secretary Zinke's personal flag
Frank Matt sent this request to the Department of Interior, Office of the Secretary of the United States of America