Letters from an American

In Shambles

August 16, 2026·12 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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TLDR
The episode details how the Trump administration, through newly confirmed Attorney General Todd Blanche, is systematically dismantling transparency and accountability mechanisms in the U.S. justice system, undermining laws designed to combat corruption and secrecy.


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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Todd BlancheEmil BoveyCash PatelStephen MillerJ. Michael LudigKatie PhangEmmett SullivanJoyce White VanceAdam SchiffHeather Cox Richardson

Books

Epstein Files Transparency ActCorporate Transparency Act

Companies

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Topics

AuthoritarianismCriminal JusticeDemocracyInequalityInvestigative JournalismPolitical NewsRacial JusticeUs Politics

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