Letters from an American Cover-ups and Dodges
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Mar 20, 2026 Investigations into withheld DOJ memos and possible ties between administration figures and Jeffrey Epstein. A high-profile subpoena and a contentious closed-door briefing that ended in a walkout. Lawmakers probe whether intelligence was shared with Iran and if Iran posed an imminent threat. Concerns about the FBI buying location data and alleged improper access to Social Security databases. A massive Pentagon funding request for a potential Iran war.
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DOJ Briefing Seen As Cover-Up Avoiding Oath
- The DOJ's closed-door briefing with Pam Bondi looked like a way to avoid sworn testimony about the Epstein files.
- Bondi refused to commit to complying with a bipartisan subpoena, prompting Democrats to walk out and call it a "fake deposition."
Officials Dodge Key Questions On Iran And Russia
- Intelligence leaders avoided contradicting the White House about Iran and Russia intelligence sharing.
- Tulsi Gabbard declined to confirm Russia sharing intelligence with Iran and evaded whether Iran posed an imminent threat before U.S. strikes.
FBI Admits Buying Commercial Location Data
- FBI Director Kash Patel acknowledged the agency purchases commercially available location data.
- Patel framed purchases as lawful under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and useful for intelligence despite Fourth Amendment concerns.