Government

CARNIVORE (DCS1000): FBI Files on Their Email and Electronic Communication Monitoring Software

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the FBI's Carnivore system drew considerable attention and debate. Unveiled during this period,…

June 27, 2024

The “Family Jewels” Collection (CIA)

The CIA's "Family Jewels" is a compilation of documents that expose a series of controversial and often illicit activities conducted…

May 29, 2024

Anthony Fauci Emails With The Word: “TRUMP”

On November 19, 2020, the Black Vault filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request asking for the following: "All…

May 6, 2024

1st Level Subagency Report, Department of Justice, National Security Division – 2017

This report provides detailed results from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), focusing on feedback from employees within the…

May 6, 2024

October 2019 HPSCI Subpoena of Mark Esper And Preservation Notice Issued to NSA

This FOIA release obtained by The Black Vault contains a partially redacted email involving National Security Agency (NSA) Director General…

April 8, 2024

FAA Safety Oversight Circulars

Safety Oversight Circulars issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are formal documents that provide guidance, information, and recommendations regarding…

April 4, 2024

UPS vs. Canada Post: A 2000 Courier Clash Over NAFTA’s Fair Trade Rules

The document is a detailed legal statement of claim submitted by United Parcel Service of America Inc. (UPS) against the…

March 27, 2024

Private/Unlisted YouTube Videos of U.S. Government Agencies

Background Many U.S. government agencies and military branches have public YouTube pages. That is no secret. However, within these channels,…

March 18, 2024

The MEGABYTE Act of 2016 – Software License Inventories

Background In 2016, the MEGABYTE Act of 2016 was passed. This law requires agencies to get a better handle on…

March 18, 2024

Seed Global Health Communications with the Peace Corps: A FOIA Release Summary

In 2019, documents were released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to The Black Vault, shedding light on communications…

March 15, 2024