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Deconstructing McMaster
After yesterday’s briefing by National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, it is clear that the Washington Post article about President Trump’s disclosure of classified information to Russian officials was a... -
An Impeachment Should Not Be a Partisan Affair
Imagine that the Democrats sweep the Republicans out of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections of 2018. Given President Trump’s current approval ratings, that is a likely prospect unl... -
Another Bomb Drops: Initial Thoughts on Trump Asking Comey to Kill the Flynn Investigation
The New York Times is reporting that President Donald Trump asked then-FBI Director James Comey to drop the FBI’s investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. -
The Next FBI Director Should Look a Lot Like Merrick Garland
This morning, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he had spoken to President Trump regarding James Comey’s replacement for the FBI Director and recommended Merrick Garland. McConnell isn’t t... -
Intelligence Liaison and Counterterrorism: A Quick Primer
Press reports that President Trump may have revealed sensitive counterterrorism information originating from the Israeli government to Russian officials are potentially disastrous for U.S. counterterrori... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Yesterday, the Washington Post broke a story alleging that President Donald Trump disclosed “highly classified information” received from a foreign intelligence partner to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey... -
How Do Leak Investigations Work?
Yesterday, citing unnamed officials, the Washington Post broke the news that President Trump disclosed highly classified intelligence to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador. -
The Shadow Brokers' "Dump of the Month" Club
Yesterday I was interviewed by NPR about the Shadow Brokers and their relationship to WannaCry. Overall I think it went well, especially since NPR is very comfortable with answers that start with “we don... -
Russia’s Latest Plan for Syria, Yemen Coalition Tearing Itself Apart, Economy and Syria on Agenda in Iran’s Election
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Statements on President Trump's Disclosures of Classified Information
We’re rounding up key public statements addressing President Trump’s disclosures of classified information to with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. -
Hawaii v. Trump: What Would an “Objective Observer” Think of President Trump’s Travel Ban?
In arguments before the Fourth Circuit last week and the Ninth Circuit yesterday, a new phase of the litigation opened up on President Trump's travel ban. The government’s arguments have become sharper, ... -
The Ninth Circuit and the Refugee EO: Back to the Statute?
The Ninth Circuit’s argument yesterday on President Trump’s revised Refugee EO in Hawaii v. Trump took a novel turn: Judges Gould, Hawkins, and Paez focused on what the Immigration and Nationality Act (I...
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