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The Danger To Scalia's Legacy In the Republican's Garland Strategy
Over at Time I have an essay on the Garland nomination. Following on a point Ben made yesterday, I argue: -
The U.S. Government’s Continued Indecision on the South China Sea: Can We Get Past the FONOP Debate?
David Ignatius of the Washington Post had a column this week purporting to describe the danger of a U.S.-China conflict in the South China Sea. But its real value is its reporting on the views of differe... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
President Obama announced his nomination of Judge Merrick B. Garland as the nation’s 113th Supreme Court justice, the New York Times reports. -
Republicans: Are You Really Sure You Want to Block Merrick Garland?
Ben Wittes makes a strong case for Merrick Garland’s impressive record and impeccable qualifications, including his national security expertise. I look forward to reading more about him. -
The Encryption Debate Enters Phase Two
With the benefit of historical hindsight a few years from now, we may look back on March 2016 as a turning point in the debate over encryption, surveillance and civil liberties. The new phase of the deba... -
Video: Gen. Michael Hayden at the Hoover Book Soiree
Here's video of my interview last week with General Michael Hayden on his new book, Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror. If you missed the live event, we'll also be podcasting... -
Examining an FBI Hacking Warrant
The FBI hacks people. What do their warrants look like? -
Hoover Book Soiree: Adam Segal on the Hacked World Order
The next in our series of Hoover Book Soirees will take place at the Hoover Institution's Washington Office will take place March 28, when Jack interviews Adam Segal about his new book, The Hacked World ... -
Merrick Garland, National Security Lawyer
Judge Merrick Garland has some experience with what he is about to go through: being stonewalled by senators who profess to have nothing against him. Back in 1995, when he was nominated to the D.C. Circu... -
President Obama Announces Merrick Garland as SCOTUS Nominee
Today, President Obama announced Merrick Garland as his nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. -
Apple's Reply: Round Two
First came the motion to compel Apple to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters; then Apple's motion to vacate; then the government's opposition to that motion. And now we have Apple's r... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Charlie Savage’s lede today, as part of a story about the United State’s recent military operations against al Shabaab, brings us all the context we need for today’s news:
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