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Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn

President Trump's former national security advisor, Lt. General Michael Flynn, was secretly communicating with Russian officials at the same time Russia was attacking our democracy. Chairman Cummings continues to request information about Flynn's ties to Russia, including his security clearance documents to see if he reported his ties to foreign governments.

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Oversight Committee Launches Investigation of Security Clearance Problems at White House

January 23, 2019

Press Release

Washington, D.C. (Jan. 23, 2019)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced a wide-ranging investigation into grave breaches with the security clearance process at the White House and the Transition Team. In a letter to the White House requesting a broad range of documents, Cummings wrote:

Issues: Administration Ethics and Transparency Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn National Security Issues Whistleblower

Oversight Republicans Block Six More Subpoenas for a Total of 52 Motions Denied

July 17, 2018

Press Release

Washington, DC (July 17, 2018)—Today, during a business meeting of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Republicans blocked consideration of six more Democratic requests to allow Members to offer, debate, and vote on subpoenas—bringing the total number of subpoena motions denied by Oversight Committee Republicans during Donald Trump's Presidency to 52.

Issues: Administration Emoluments Clause Energy & Environment Ethics and Transparency Federal Workforce Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Health Care Immigration and Border Issues National Security Issues Russia Security Clearances Trump Hotel in Washington, DC

GOP Blocks 12 More Subpoena Motions

May 23, 2018

Press Release

GOP Blocks 12 More Subpoena Motions

Oversight Committee Republicans Have Now

Blocked 45 Subpoenas Since Trump Became President

Issues: Administration Emoluments Clause Energy & Environment Ethics and Transparency Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Immigration and Border Issues National Security Issues Russia Security Clearances Trump Hotel in Washington, DC

Dems Seek Votes on 12 More Subpoena Motions At Wednesday’s Oversight Committee Markup

May 21, 2018

Press Release

Washington, DC (May 21, 2018)—Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter requesting that Chairman Trey Gowdy place 12 motions for subpoenas on the agenda for the Committee's upcoming business meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.