Don McGahn - ShouldTrumpRun (FEC)
| Tracking # |
2018-155 |
| Submitted | Aug. 20, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | Jan. 2, 2019 |
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From: Thomas Hughes
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Thomas Hughes
From: Federal Election Commission
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated August 20, 2018.
Please note that, depending upon the nature of your request, we may be able to respond to you more quickly if you are able to state your request more specifically or narrowly, either in terms of the scope of documents you have requested or by refining the time frame of your request. If you would like to discuss this option or if you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Thank you for contacting the Federal Election Commission.
Sincerely,
Christopher Mealy
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to October 2, 2018. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com<mailto:59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com>
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to October 16, 2018. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com<mailto:59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com>
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to October 30, 2018. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com<mailto:59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com>
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to November 13, 2018. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com<mailto:59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com>
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to November 29, 2018. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com<mailto:59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com>
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to December 14, 2018. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Federal Election Commission
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Thomas Hughes
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com<mailto:59748-94169982@requests.muchrock.com>
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission (FOIA 2018-155)
Dear Mr. Hughes:
This email concerns the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Your request sought the following:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B)(i) and 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c), we are extending the processing period to respond to your request by ten (10) working days to January 2, 2019. This extension is necessary because your request requires consultation with two or more components of the Commission which have a substantial subject matter interest in the request. 11 C.F.R. § 4.7(c)(3).
If you have any questions about this letter, you may contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at (202) 694-1650 or by email at FOIA@fec.gov<mailto:FOIA@fec.gov>. Please include the following tracking number in all future correspondence regarding this matter - FOIA Request 2018-155.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 20, 2018. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 2, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2018-155.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Election Commission
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding FOIA Request 2018-155. The FEC’s response to your recent FOIA request may be delayed due to the recent lapse in annual appropriations. The FEC is working on FOIA requests in the order in which they were received and will provide a response to your request as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: Thomas Hughes
Please give an update on the status and timeline for response to my request: FOIA Request 2018-155.
Thanks in advance,
Thomas Hughes
From: Federal Election Commission
Hello,
I am responding to your request for a status update regarding FOIA 2018-155. The FEC’s estimated date of completion is approximately three months.
Thank you,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 20, 2018. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 2, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2018-155.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Election Commission
Hello:
This is in response to your request for a status update, dated March 25, 2019. The FEC is experiencing delay in responding to FOIA requests. We are in the process of developing and implementing a new search software that will upgrade the efficiency of our search capabilities. On February 22, 2019, we informed you that the estimated date of completion for your request is approximately three months. The FEC is on track to meet this estimated date of completion. We will provide a response to your request as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 20, 2018. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 2, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2018-155.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Election Commission
Hello:
This is in response to your request for a status update, dated April 29, 2019. The FEC is experiencing delay in responding to FOIA requests. We are in the process of developing and implementing a new search software that will upgrade the efficiency of our search capabilities. On February 22, 2019, we informed you that the estimated date of completion for your request is approximately three months. The FEC is on track to meet this estimated date of completion. We will provide a response to your request as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you,
R. Sabra Jafarzadeh
FOIA Requester Service Center
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 20, 2018. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 2, 2019. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2018-155.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Federal Election Commission
May 29, 2019
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 59748
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
Re: Your Freedom of Information Act Request to the Federal Election Commission FOIA 2018-155
Dear Mr. Hughes,
This email is in response to the request you filed for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) dated and received by the Federal Election Commission's (FEC) FOIA Requester Service Center on August 20, 2018. Specifically, you requested:
1. All email correspondence in your possession from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F. McGahn
II regarding MUR Case #6462 ("ShouldTrumpRun.com" et al).
2. All email correspondence in your possession, if any, from, to, cc:ing, or bcc:ing Donald F.
McGahn II during any time in his tenure at the FEC which is to, from, cc:ing or bcc:ing any of
the following individuals, and is not included in #1 above:
a. Michael Cohen
b. Donald J. Trump
c. Alan Garten
d. Roger Stone
e. Pamela Jensen
f. Paul Manafort
g. Steven Mnuchin
We have searched our records and did not locate any documents responsive to your FOIA request. Therefore, we are denying this request.
You may contact our Acting FOIA Public Liaison, Robert M. Kahn, at (202) 694-1650 for any further assistance and to discuss any aspect of your request. Additionally, you may contact the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration to inquire about the FOIA mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, e-mail at ogis@nara.gov; telephone at 202-741-5770; toll free at 1-877-684-6448; or facsimile at 202-741-5769.
You may appeal any adverse FOIA determination. Any such appeal must be filed in writing and should follow the guidelines set forth in 11 C.F.R. § 4.8. If you have any questions, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center at FOIA@fec.gov, or (202) 694-1650.
Sincerely,
Katrina Sutphin
FOIA/PA Attorney