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Today’s Headlines and Commentary
Lawfare’s daily roundup of national security news and opinion. -
Why the Flynn Interview Was Predicated
The Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is flawed in many ways, but one of its weakest arguments is that the investigation of Flynn was ... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Elizabeth Shackelford on 'The Dissent Channel'
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Oral Argument Summary: Supreme Court Hears Trump Financial Documents Cases
On May 12, the Supreme Court livestreamed more than three hours of arguments in three cases involving the validity of subpoenas issued to third parties for the president’s financial information. -
The Senate Proposes Five Amendments to FISA Reform
This week, the Senate will vote on five amendments to H.R. 6172, which would reauthorize certain intelligence-related authorities that expired on March 15 and would also make substantive changes to the F... -
The Lawfare Podcast: The President's Tax Returns and the Supreme Court
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Today’s Headlines and Commentary
Lawfare’s daily roundup of national security news and opinion. -
House Intelligence Committee Releases Interviews from Russia Investigation
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released 57 interview transcripts and several additional documents from the committee’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elect... -
Cyber Command Needs New Acquisition Authorities
A major force program will help solve the problem. -
Supreme Court Oral Argument Preview: Trump Financial Documents Cases
The outcome of these three cases could have significant implications for congressional power, the Trump family’s business dealings and the transparency of the president’s reelection campaign. -
The Week That Will Be
Lawfare's weekly round-up of event announcements and employment opportunities. -
The Cyberlaw Podcast: Google to Washington: ‘Send Your Man to See my Man. And We'll Stiff Him.’
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All’s Clear for Deepfakes: Think Again
Comforting claims have circulated in recent days that there is nothing to fear from deepfakes. We profoundly disagree. -
Today’s Headlines and Commentary
Lawfare’s daily roundup of national security news and opinion. -
Assessing Cyber Risk From External Information
Evaluating various approaches to cyber risk quantification can help inform the development of a public standard for measuring cybersecurity. -
The 'Shadow Report' on Commanders’ Prosecutorial Powers Raises More Questions Than Answers
There’s a new expert report out on potential reforms to the military justice system. The report raises some good ideas but has its flaws. -
The Normalization of Trade Security Exceptionalism
Trade authorities delegated to the president by Congress represent two distinct approaches to trade—a primary tariff-lowering approach and a secondary security-premised tariff-raising approach. -
Three Questions on COVID-19 and Digital Technologies
There are long-overlooked dangers embedded within the adoption of digital technologies—and as society shifts online during the pandemic, consumers and policymakers must figure out how to address those ri... -
The Lawfare Podcast: 'Unmaking the Presidency'
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China's Balancing Act in Libya
While other countries have intervened with force, China has taken a cautious approach to preserve its options.
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The Week That Was
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The Maritime Origins of Judicial Review
A review of Kevin Arlyck, “The Nation at Sea: The Federal Courts and American Sovereignty, 1789-1825” (Cambridge University Press, 2025). -
Colombia’s Transitional Justice Was Built to Survive de la Espriella
It is a global model for its domestic, not international, legal origins. Future peace may be the real cost of de la Espriella’s attacks.
