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This episode of Americast explores the following topics:
- Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Independence: Blanche, Trump’s former personal attorney, refuses to pledge independence from the White House during an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press. He states that no attorney general should ever “pledge” such independence but assures the public that the president would never ask him to do “something illegal”.
- Control of the Justice Department: This raises debates about the extent to which the justice department should be free from White House control.
- Criticisms and Concerns: Blanche faces criticism for establishing an "anti weaponisation fund" to compensate individuals targeted by the previous Biden administration, including Jan 6th rioters. There are also fears among Epstein survivors that his appointment could hinder their pursuit of justice.
- Meta vs. US States: A significant legal case against Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, has begun. Twenty-nine US states claim violations of federal and state privacy laws for children, seeking billions in damages and changes to user experience.
Hosts:
- Sarah Smith, North America Editor
- Sumi Somaskanda, BBC News Chief Presenter
- Marianna Spring, Senior Social Media Investigations Correspondent
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