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What the House Has Planned on Impeachment This Week
The House of Representatives is out of session this week and is not scheduled to return until Oct. 15. Most members are back in their districts—and many of them will be explaining to their constituents t... -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo listened in on the July 25 phone call between President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal. -
Counsel for Whistleblower Release Two Statements Concerning Their Client and His Complaint
The lawyers representing the intelligence community whistleblower released two letters responding to news reports about their client and his complaint. -
The Lawfare Podcast: WTF, Ukraine!
The first two years of the Trump presidency were tied up with the Russia scandal. Now, there’s another scandal involving Russia’s next-door neighbor: Ukraine. The revelation that President Trump and his ... -
Does Giuliani’s Work in Ukraine Violate the Appointments Clause?
President Trump’s personal lawyer—former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani—appears to have played a pivotal role in orchestrating the president’s designs with respect to Ukraine. Assuming the part of an ... -
Three Things to Remember from Europe’s ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Decisions
Europe’s highest court issued two huge rulings on Sept. 25 regarding the implementation of the EU’s “Right to Be Forgotten.” Both decisions involve a long-standing dispute between Google and France’s dat... -
A Federal Backstop for Insuring Against Cyberattacks?
The effects of warfare can be felt well beyond the battlefield. Businesses are interrupted, property damaged, lives lost—and those at risk often seek to protect themselves through insurance. The premiums... -
Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Releases Statement on Whistleblower Complaint
The Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (ICIG) released a statement about the whistleblower form that the Ukraine whistleblower used to file his complaint. -
Today's Headlines and Commentary
The House Committees on Foreign Affairs, Intelligence and Oversight and Reform have subpoeaned President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani for documents related to his contacts with Ukraine in conn... -
The Week That Will Be
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New U.N. Debate on Cybersecurity in the Context of International Security
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish two separate groups to study international law and norms in relation to cyberspace. Resolution 73/27—proposed by a number of countries, inc... -
Giuliani Cannot Rely on Attorney-Client Privilege to Avoid Congressional Testimony
As the House of Representatives launches its impeachment inquiry with a focus on President Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukraine, the question has been raised whether the president’s personal attorney, Rud...
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