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Federal Judge Rules Habba Lacks Legal Authority as U.S. Attorney
The decision concluded that Alina Habba, New Jersey’s acting U.S. attorney, had been serving without lawful authority since July 1. -
When the Chips Were Down, Russian Cybersecurity Picked a Side
The latest edition of the Seriously Risky Business cybersecurity newsletter, now on Lawfare. -
Lawfare Daily: The European Court of Human Rights Takes on Digital Rights in War, with Asaf Lubin and Deb Housen-Couriel
Discussing the recent decision in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia. -
The Situation: So Much Worse Than You Thought
Just how bad is The Situation at the Justice Department? -
N.Y. Appeals Court Voids Fine, Upholds Judgement Against Trump
Although the court upheld Justice Engoron’s judgement, it found the $500 million penalty imposed “excessive” under the Eighth Amendment. -
Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Is Turning Into a Target
By taking Taiwan, China could erase America’s best hope of keeping its AI edge. -
Scaling Laws: The Open Questions Surrounding Open Source AI with Nathan Lambert and Keegan McBride
Exploring the current state of open source AI model development. -
Where Does Afghanistan Stand After Four Years of Taliban Rule?
Despite a weak economy, widespread poverty, and draconian gender and social restrictions, the Taliban remain entrenched in power. -
ChinaTalk: Learning from Ukraine, Preparing for Taiwan
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Algorithmic Foreign Influence: Rethinking Sovereignty in the Age of AI
Code now governs what users see, say, and know—across borders, without consent. It’s time to rethink what foreign influence really means. -
Rational Security: The “Whole Etsy Store of Horrors” Edition
Scott Anderson, Anna Bower, Chris Mirasola, and Mykhailo Soldatenko talked through the week’s big national security news. -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 22
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump. -
U.S. Bullets, U.S. Law: The Legal Net Around Gaza’s Private Guards
U.S. contractors shot Gaza aid seekers. Laws can reach them, but enforcement stalls while the killing continues. -
Lawfare Daily: FCC’s New Submarine Cable Rules with Adam Chan
What are the national security risks facing submarine cable infrastructure? -
The Clock Is Ticking on Critical Authorities to Compete With China
Congress is running out of time to reauthorize foreign and domestic instruments of statecraft critical to protecting American interests. -
Scaling Laws: Export Controls: Janet Egan, Sam Winter-Levy, and Peter Harrell on the White House's Semiconductor Decision
Discussing the legality of President Trump's deal with Nvidia and AMD. -
The Situation: Then the Law Is an Ass
A municipal law the D.C. Council should consider amending -
Back Into the Abyss: Israel’s Government Fires Attorney General, Supreme Court Blocks the Move
The firing of the AG constitutes another escalation in the current government’s approach to the domestic rule of law institutions. -
Lawfare Daily: The Alaska Summit and Its Fallout
Discussing Russio-Ukrainian War negotiations. -
State Dept. Releases 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The reports document human rights developments in almost 200 countries and territories.
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Lawfare Live, The Now: Anna Bower's Signal Exchange with Lindsey Halligan
At 8pm ET watch Benjamin Wittes and Anna Bower discuss Bower's new article. -
James Comey Seeks Dismissal of Indictment, Claims Vindictive Prosecution
Comey’s lawyers filed a motion to dismiss, citing President Trump’s public attacks. -
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.”
My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.
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