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Justice Department Inspector General Report on Handling of Comey Memos
The Justice Department Office of the Inspector General has released its report on former FBI Director James Comey's handling of his memos recording conversations with President Donald Trump. The report i... -
Rational Security: The 'What’s Past Is Prorogue' Edition
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspends parliament as the Brexit deadline looms. World leaders push back—maybe?—on President Trump at the G7 summit. And Trump tells aides that he’ll pardon them if ... -
How to Reform IEEPA
Over the weekend, President Trump cited a 1977 statute, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as providing the legal authority he would need to carry through on his “order” that Americ... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
In a bid to stymie factions that oppose a no-deal Brexit, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced he would suspend parliament through mid-October on Wednesday, details the New York Times. China h... -
What Congress Is (And Isn’t) Doing on 5G
There is near-universal agreement on Capitol Hill about the importance of American leadership in the field of 5G technology as well as the importance of protecting the networks of the United States and ... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rejected $22 million in foreign aid offered by G7 countries to help fight the fires still blazing in the Amazon rainforest, the New York Times writes. Bolsonaro decried... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Christine Fair on Developments in Kashmir
On August 5, the Indian government announced that it was revoking “special status” for the states of Jammu and Kashmir, enshrined in Article 370 of its constitution. Since then, the government has instit... -
Thoughts on the Impending Prosecution of Andrew McCabe
The only factor militating toward charging the former FBI deputy director is a sustained campaign of presidential agitation for his scalp. -
Is the Afghanistan Deal a Good One?
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos. -
Fourth Circuit Allows Trial in Abu Ghraib Suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit allowed prisoners detained at Abu Ghraib to move forward with their lawsuit against a military contractor for abuse at the prison, dismissing the contract... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Responding to international outcry about fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sent military planes to supplement fire-fighting missions in the Amazon state of Rondoni... -
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