In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics.... Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe Resources: https://redwine.blue/ https://www.commoncause.org/take-action/ https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member 00:00 - Welcome 00:34 - Congressional resolutions condemning the murder of Charlie Kirk 02:50 - The Dems win a seat, what does that mean for the Epstein files 08:43 - Government shutdown, why it’s a big deal 26:20 - The Trump admin hasn't cut spending 30:52 - 800 missing detainees from the Florida Everglades facility 33:10 - Pete Hegseth orders a meeting of military leaders