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Today’s Headlines and Commentary
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The Shoddy History Behind a Key Precedent in the Flynn Case
The Justice Department argues that Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure gives the judge in Michael Flynn’s case little leeway in dismissing the case against him. New research shows that ... -
Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
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The Lawfare Podcast: Eileen Donahoe on Protecting Free Expression Online
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Briefs Filed in Flynn Mandamus Appeal
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Suits Under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act Suffer Their First Significant Setback
One year ago, President Trump allowed Americans with claims to property confiscated by the Cuban government to sue any entity that “traffics” in that property. But a recent decision by a Florida district... -
Rational Security: The 'Day Late and a Dollar Short' Edition
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Today’s Headlines and Commentary
Lawfare’s daily roundup of national security news and opinion -
A Constitutional Response to Trump’s Firings of Inspectors General
Congress has significant constitutional power to curtail the president’s discretion to fill vacancies created by his firings of inspectors general. -
Court-Appointed Amicus Files Brief in Flynn Case
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The Lawfare Podcast: David Frum on 'Trumpocalypse'
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Congressional Democrats Release Former Inspector General Linick Deposition Transcript
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Lawfare Live: The Future of Hard National Security Choices with David Kris
On Monday at 3:00pm ET, Lawfare Live will host a 90-minute discussion with David Kris, former assistant attorney general for the National Security Division, about how future administrations should think ... -
The Pentagon’s Proposal to Fill the Swamp
The Department of Defense has sent a request to Congress to roll back post-service lobbying restrictions for former general and flag officers and senior Pentagon civilians. That’s a terrible idea. -
Why Were Out-of-State National Guard Units in Washington, D.C.? The Justice Department’s Troubling Explanation
Either the Justice Department’s legal reasoning is wrong, or it’s right—in which case Congress should close the loophole immediately. -
The Cyberlaw Podcast: Whaling at Scale
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Today’s Headlines and Commentary
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ChinaTalk: Evan Osnos on Tiananmen, Protests and Political Leadership
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Fault Lines: TREATIES—What are they good for?
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We Filed Suit Over Trump’s Missing War Powers Report
The president has a legal obligation to file a report with Congress on legal authorities connected to ongoing U.S. military operations. He has shirked that duty.
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First Amendment Questions for AI Transparency Laws
State regulations mandating AI firms to disclose information may run afoul of the First Amendment. California is an early test case. -
Iran War Shows Adversaries Can Exploit Big Data, Too
A U.S. adversary is reportedly targeting U.S. troops with commercial location data. Expect it to happen again. -
Lawfare Daily: Military Education and American Manhood with Jasper Craven
How does military education help explain our current political moment?
