Trump’s spree of firings exposes a dilemma for Congress: a reliance on presidents to respect the independence of executive branch officials.

Restricting direct data broker sales to China is a start—but privacy and security controls on personal data must go much broader.

The Israeli government’s controversial vote to remove Ronen Bar faces legal hurdles, with the potential to set off a constitutional crisis.

The Supreme Court’s procedural ruling in Trump v. J.G.G. could have real costs for those swept up by the AEA and for the separation of powers.

The allegation seems to stem from double hearsay in a document authored by a later suspended police detective.

Trump and Bukele play three-card monte with a detainee.

Trump claims he can fire officers not picked by the president and hire acting leaders for Senate-confirmed roles outside the Vacancies Act.

American political theater isn’t new. The House Un-American Activities Committee operated for decades—until targets learned to fight back.

U.S. intelligence agencies have never stolen foreign commercial and technology secrets. It’s time to rethink that taboo.

The Trump administration should beware mounting Emirati courtship for more U.S. AI chips.

Why would anyone grant these people a presumption of regularity?

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