Hundreds of 911 calls from the catastrophic flooding in Texas this past summer have just been released by police. More than 130 people you remember were killed in that July 4th disaster. Kurville's police chief says some of the calls are from people who did not survive. The audio was released to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request from media outlets, including NBC News. We do want to warn you right now that some of the audio you will hear will be distressing and difficult to listen to. NBC News ...

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Transparency - The Home Office refused to release records about NGOs and charities influencing asylum accommodation policy, citing "safety risk" and potential "public backlash" due to the requestor's social media activity [1] - The Freedom of Information Act is applicant blind, ensuring authorities cannot selectively disclose information [2] - The Home Office is accused of shielding well-connected NGOs and contractors shaping policy on illegal migration and housing at taxpayers' expense from scrutiny [2] - An internal review has been filed demanding the decision be overturned, along with a follow-up FOI request for agendas and topics of secretive meetings [3] Concerns Regarding Transparency and Influence - The requestor's social media activity included sharing personal details and misleading narratives, causing safety concerns among stakeholders [2] - The government department is using the requestor's identity as a journalist to justify blocking a lawful transparency request [1]

A federal judge has denied the Justice Department's bid to unseal grand jury transcripts from its investigation into Galain Maxwell. But the DOJ's legal battle over the Epstein files is far from over. Several legal groups are now demanding answers from the administration, filing their own requests to force the DOJ to release some of that information to the public, including our next two guests.Ambassador Norm Eisen, former special counsel and special assistant to President Obama. He's the founder and chair ...