Letters from an American President Under Pressure
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Mar 23, 2026 A look at secretive military actions and the fallout of a US strike on Iran. Discussion of the global oil disruption after the Strait of Hormuz closure and the administration lifting sanctions. Reporting on alleged DHS corruption and outside influence over contracts. Coverage of threats to deploy immigration agents for political effect and revelations about shredded paperwork after a high-profile prison death.
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Sanctions Lift Gave Iran A Huge Windfall
- Lifting sanctions lets Iran sell about 140 million barrels of oil, worth roughly $14 billion, reversing decades of pressure without getting concessions.
- Analysts call it one of the largest revenue windfalls for Iran since 1979 and a recognition of the administration's lack of alternatives.
DHS Contract Routed To Cronies For $220M
- Reporting revealed DHS awarded a $220 million ad contract to cronies by routing it through a small company to avoid transparency laws.
- The ProPublica investigation tied the deal to Kristi Noem's associates and raised corruption alarms inside DHS.
Lewandowski's Alleged Pay-for-Play With GeoGroup
- Corey Lewandowski allegedly told GeoGroup's head he expected to be paid for steering contracts, seeking retainer or success fees, and GeoGroup lost contracts when he was refused.
- Lewandowski served as a temporary 'special government employee' but reportedly exercised broad authority inside DHS.