The documents released through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, submitted by Russ Kick, reveal annual reports from the National Security Agency (NSA) for fiscal years 2017 and 2018. These reports were created in compliance with the Federal Agency Data Mining Reporting Act and provide insights into the agency’s data mining activities. In a letter dated March 4, 2021, the NSA responded to Kick’s original FOIA request. Although the NSA released some of the requested documents, certain information was withheld under the provisions of Executive Order 13526, which classifies sensitive information as TOP SECRET due to potential risks to…
Author: John Greenewald
On November 19, 2020, the Black Vault filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request asking for the following: “All emails sent to/from (bcc’d or cc’d) Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., NIAID Director (include all email addresses utilized by Dr. Fauci), which contains the following keyword: TRUMP Please include only calendar year 2020 in your search for responsive records.” However, due to the voluminous number of responsive pages, it was agreed in January of 2021, to limit the scope of search to May and June of 2020. That short span still resulted in the release of 2,260 pages of emails after…
This report provides detailed results from the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), focusing on feedback from employees within the NSD. The FEVS aims to measure employees’ perceptions of their work environments, leadership, and organizational practices, highlighting areas of strength and those needing improvement. Summary of the Report: The report encapsulates several aspects of employee sentiment within the NSD, including their work experiences, satisfaction with leadership, and engagement with various workplace programs. It includes comparative analyses against broader Department of Justice metrics and government-wide averages. Key Findings: Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: High levels of job significance with 95.4% of NSD…
The Bell X-5 was the first aircraft capable of changing the sweep of its wings in flight, a pioneering technology that significantly influenced the design and functionality of future combat and commercial aircraft. Developed by Bell Aircraft Corporation, the X-5 was directly inspired by the untested, World War II German prototype, the Messerschmitt P.1101. Unlike the P.1101, whose wing sweep could only be altered on the ground, the X-5’s wings could be adjusted in flight, allowing for optimal aerodynamic efficiency across multiple flight regimes. Introduced in the early 1950s, the Bell X-5 was instrumental in exploring the aerodynamic implications of…
This FOIA release reveals details about the FBI’s Public Access Line (PAL) policies and procedures. These documents offer a procedural insight into how the FBI manages its PAL, encompassing complaint intake and assessment documentation. Document Archive FBI Public Access Line (PAL) Manuals (Released June 2020) [741 Pages, 123MB]