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2018-0263-F: Emails Processed in Response to Blumenthal v. NARA FOIA Litigation
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Emails responsive to this request are being released on a rolling basis in segments. Please check this page for updates. The materials in FOIA 2018-0263-F are a selective, not necessarily all inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related materials.
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Segment 1 - published online on February 11, 2019
2018-0263-F[1]: Emails Sent to Brett Kavanaugh, Jason Lundell, and Manuel Miranda in December 2003
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[1] requested emails on which Brett Kavanaugh, Jason Lundell, and Manuel Miranda were all included, either as senders or recipients, during December 2003.
This FOIA consists of four emails that contain a December 3, 2003 news article by Jeff Gannon of Talon News. There are two unique emails from different senders, with a duplicate of each email included.
Extent
4 assets
Emails
Segment 2 - published online on March 12, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[2] requested materials related to emails between Manuel Miranda and Brett Kavanaugh between July 2003 - April 2004 and emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh containing the terms "Manny" or "Ledeen" between November 2003 - April 2004.
This FOIA primarily contains speech drafts, news articles, and op-eds, as well as talking points regarding Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the United States Court of Appeals - DC Circuit and administrative emails regarding facts pertaining to the status of George W. Bush administration judicial nominees.
Extent
189 assets
Emails
Segment 3 - published online on April 4, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[3] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh containing the terms "dem staff," mole, spy*, spies, Ledeen, Willett, and Lundell between July 2003 - April 2004.
This FOIA primarily contains emails containing news articles, press releases regarding state legislative actions, announcements of George W. Bush Administration nominees and scheduling of their hearings as well as a briefing for the Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner and various scheduling emails.
Extent
234 assets
Emails
Segment 4 - published online on April 23, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[4] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh containing the terms Manuel, Manny, or Miranda between July 2003 - April 2004.
This FOIA primarily contains emails containing news articles, public opinion polls, excerpts from the Congressional Record, as well as announcements of personnel changes and judicial nominations from the George W. Bush Administration. Additional material for release includes routine scheduling emails, briefing papers for public presidential events, correspondence from members of Congress, as well as drafts of the acknowledgements portions of President George W. Bush's remarks and statements.
Extent
871 assets
Emails
Segment 5 - published online on September 9, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[5] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh containing the term Pryor between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains talking points, press releases, fact sheets, transcripts, newsletters and information from outside organizations, news articles, routine emails regarding statistical information, information concerning the recess appointment of William H. Pryor Jr. on February 20, 2004, and information related to the nomination of Brett M. Kavanaugh to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Transcripts include Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing transcripts and Senate Judiciary Committee business meeting transcripts. Also included is a memorandum of understanding from the Senate regarding judicial nominations. Records regarding Pryor’s appointment include biographical data sheets, administrative emails, draft and final routine memorandum to President George W. Bush to approve the recess appointment, a statement by President George W. Bush, and emails coordinating the sending of a congratulatory letter. Records related to Kavanaugh's appointment include emails that mention Kavanaugh's involvement with the Pryor appointment such as news articles, excerpts from blog posts, and transcripts.
Extent
287 assets
Emails
Segment 6 - published online on October 8, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[6] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh containing the term Pickering between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains legislative correspondence reports, judicial nomination statistics, press gaggles, a guest list for a Congressional Ball, draft and final versions of the acknowledgements for a speech given by President George W. Bush, questions regarding Judge Charles Pickering Sr.'s attendance at an event, published writings such as op-eds, articles, and blog posts, newsletters from organizations such as the Federalist Society and the Heritage Foundation, a letter from Representative Charles Pickering Jr. recommending the awarding of the Congressional Medal of Freedom to G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery, and a response to that letter from White House staffer David Hobbs.
Extent
295 assets
Emails
Segment 7 - published online on November 14, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[7] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing William Haynes or Priscilla Owen between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains news articles, Google Alert messages, and an email regarding William J. Haynes’ entry into the White House. Records related to Priscilla Owen include news articles, a congratulatory message from Owen to Brett Kavanaugh, a list of judges for a column to be written by George Will, and background materials on Miguel Estrada, Carolyn Kuhl, and Owen dated between July 2003 and September 2003.
Extent
291 assets
Emails
Segment 8 - published online on December 11, 2019
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[8] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Priscilla Owen between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains a "myth vs. fact" fact sheet regarding Kavanaugh’s suitability for appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals, news articles and opinion pieces, emails regarding the plans for Owen’s appearance at the White House upon her confirmation, a final draft of both a statement and talking points regarding Owen’s confirmation, and additional administrative and routine emails.
Extent
251 assets
Emails
Segment 9 - published online on January 9, 2020
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[9] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Priscilla Owen or Carolyn Kuhl between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains articles, talking points, lists of questions asked by Senators during judicial confirmation hearings, event photo status spreadsheets, and copies of letters sent to Senators Feinstein and Schumer. Also included are administrative emails regarding Owen's confirmation, appointment, and investiture.
Extent
293 assets
Emails
Segment 10 - published online on February 13, 2020
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[10] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Wendy Grubbs, Steve Koebele, or Nathan Sales between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains administrative and routine emails. Records regarding Wendy Grubbs include formal personnel announcements, various issues of “Off the Shelf” news compilations from the Office of Cabinet Affairs, meeting and conference call scheduling notices, invitations to office parties, staff arrival and departure announcements, a Heritage Foundation newsletter, notices regarding White House Mess operating hours, news articles, spreadsheets of White House commissioned officers, final statements of administration policy, and other mass announcements such as changes in Homeland Security threat levels, requests to pick up holiday cards, and an invitation to a 9/11 remembrance event. Records regarding Steve Koebele are duplicate copies of an email from Mr. Koebele inquiring about the time and date of the signing of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban. Records regarding Nathan Sales include congratulatory messages from Sales to Brett Kavanaugh, administrative emails regarding a speech, an invitation to a conference, and compilations of quotes put together by the RNC.
Extent
366 assets
Emails
Segment 11 - published online on March 11, 2020
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[11] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Wendy Grubbs between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains administrative emails regarding scheduling and meetings, personnel announcements, talking points, a draft statement regarding medical liability reform, and "Off the Shelf" news bulletins from the Office of Cabinet Affairs. Records from this segment date between July 8, 2003 and July 15, 2003.
Extent
399 assets
Emails
Segment 12 - published online on April 9, 2020
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[12] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Wendy Grubbs between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains administrative emails regarding scheduling and meetings, personnel announcements, newsletters from the Heritage Foundation, news articles, a briefing paper for a reception with Republican senators, an invitation to a surprise birthday party for Alberto Gonzales, "Off the Shelf" news bulletins from the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs, and a brief exchange between Kavanaugh and Grubbs regarding his potential confirmation as a judge. Records from this segment date from July 2003.
Extent
330 assets
Emails
Segment 13 - published online on May 7, 2020
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[13] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Wendy Grubbs between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains administrative emails regarding scheduling and meetings, personnel announcements, talking points, an invitation to a surprise birthday party for Alberto Gonzales, and "Off the Shelf" news bulletins from the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs. Records from this segment date from July 28, 2003 to August 1, 2003.
Extent
260 assets
Emails
Segment 14 - published online on June 4, 2020
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[14] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Wendy Grubbs between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains administrative emails regarding scheduling and meetings, personnel announcements, newsletters from the Heritage Foundation, news articles, a spreadsheet listing all of the current commissioned officers serving in the White House, as well as additional factual and routine emails. Records from this segment date from August 2003.
Extent
390 assets
Emails
Segment 15 - published online on January 14, 2021
Scope and Content
FOIA 2018-0263-F[15] requested previously unprocessed materials related to emails sent or received by Brett Kavanaugh referencing Wendy Grubbs between July 2003 and May 2006.
This FOIA primarily contains administrative emails regarding personnel announcements, news articles, spreadsheets listing all of the current commissioned officers serving in the White House, draft and final versions of a briefing paper for White House staff departure photos, a list of recipients of handwritten letters from President George W. Bush sent in 2004, a chart containing cited quotes from Senators regarding filibusters, as well as additional factual and routine emails. Records from this segment date from September 26, 2003 to May 18, 2005.
Extent
344 assets