Letters from an American Taking It to the States
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Mar 27, 2026 They probe whether a president is fully aware of the Iran war and how briefings are being delivered. Reports surface of misuse of classified documents and questions about who accessed sensitive materials. Political maneuvering at the state level heats up, with calls for extreme legislation and counter-efforts to protect citizens. A historical look at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire ties past reforms to today’s state actions.
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Curated War Briefings Emphasize Successes
- President Trump has been receiving highly curated briefings on the Iran war focused on U.S. successes rather than the full picture.
- NBC reported military briefings use two-minute montage videos showing "stuff blowing up," which allies worry leaves gaps in his situational awareness.
Classified Documents Show Potential Illegal Retention
- DOJ materials provided to the House Judiciary Committee reveal potential evidence that Trump mixed classified documents from his presidency with post-presidential material.
- Prosecutors described the documents as highly sensitive and suggested their disclosure posed aggravated harm to national security.
Six-Person Access Document And The Plane Map
- Documents indicate Trump possessed records so sensitive only six people in government had access, and he reportedly showed a classified map to passengers on his private plane.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin asked DOJ targeted questions and set deadlines for responses about national security exposure.