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Federal Judge Inclined to Appoint Special Master to Oversee Seized Mar-a-Lago Materials
Judge Aileen Cannon of the Southern District of Florida provided notice of the court's intent to appoint a special master to oversee documents seized from the Aug. 8 search of former President Donald Tru... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Max Smeets on Why States Struggle to Develop a Military Cyber-Force
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Defense Department Finally Prioritizes Civilians in Conflict
A former targeting professional and civilian harm mitigation advocate breaks down the Pentagon’s new 11-point action plan to reduce civilian harm in conflict. -
Evaluating the Jan. 6 Committee’s Evidence
The committee promised to prove seven key points about the former president’s conduct. How did it do? A summary and evaluation of the committee’s evidence. -
Politics and Prosecutorial Discretion in the Trump Case
Calls for the Department of Justice to judge the political implications and consequences of a potential Trump prosecution are misplaced. -
Cutting Off Financing for the Next Capitol Insurrection
Far-right extremists have done little to disguise how they crowdfund their activities and legal defenses. -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
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What Did We Learn from the Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit?
While the most important details remain redacted, the unsealed affidavit still sheds a bit more light on the Justice Department’s case. -
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Redacted Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Affidavit Released
The Justice Department released a redacted version of the warrant that led to the search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence for sensitive documents. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Sean Ekins and Filippa Lentzos on a Teachable Moment for Dual-Use
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Call for Nominations: 2022 Mike Lewis Prize for National Security Law Scholarship
The Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin and Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law (ONU), in consultation with the American Association of Law... -
The FTC Ups the Ante for Federal Privacy Legislation
The FTC has a complex and uncertain road ahead with its proposed rulemaking. -
It Is the Player, but Mostly the Game
While Viktor Bout—the notorious Russian arms dealer that the U.S. is offering up in a prisoner swap—is likely a spent force, the illicit arms trade remains a threat. The story of Bout’s network, and his ... -
Today’s Headlines and Commentary
Lawfare’s daily roundup of national security news and opinion. -
Defense Department Releases Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan
The 36-page proposal outlines 11 objectives for mitigating civilian casualties and harm to civilian infrastructure and services as a consequence of U.S. military operations. -
Chatter: The Moon, Mars, and National Security with Fraser Cain
David Priess sat down with Fraser Cain to discuss why exploring the moon matters, what to expect from the launch and voyage of Artemis-I, and the challenges of missions to Mars. -
Should Uncle Sam Worry About ‘Foreign’ Open-Source Software? Geographic Known Unknowns and Open-Source Software Security
Avoiding “foreign” open-source software appears impossible and is unlikely to improve security. -
Stay Calm and Proceed With Caution: The Merari Report on Israeli Police’s Pegasus Scandal
The inquiry team appointed by Israel’s attorney general clears the Israeli National Police from serious allegations of engaging in warrantless online surveillance but nonetheless identifies problems with... -
The Lawfare Podcast: A Jan. 6 Criminal Update with Roger Parloff
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Executive Order Designates Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction
The White House says fentanyl is “closer to a chemical weapon than a narcotic,” warning about the opioid's possible use in a terror attack. -
The European Union Changes Course on Digital Legislation
The proposed digital omnibus package would make changes to the AI Act and GDPR in addition to other data-related measures. -
The Pentagon’s Operational Technology Problem
The readiness of America’s warfighters depends on the cybersecurity of operational technology that is largely unregulated.
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