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Senate Judiciary Hearing on Jan. 6 Attacks: FBI Director Christopher Wray
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Was Jan. 6 an Intelligence Failure, a Police Failure or Both?
Testimony last week from former Capitol security officials raises important questions about the FBI’s performance of its own function. -
Civil Society Should Be at the Center of Foreign Policy
In an era of democratic backsliding, governments are increasingly disconnected from citizens. The Biden administration should elevate engagement with civil society in response. -
Suing Trump Over the Capitol Riot: A Preliminary Assessment
Under a Reconstruction-era statute, a new lawsuit aims to hold former President Donald Trump and others responsible for the events of Jan. 6. But can it succeed? -
A New Geostrategic Environment Demands New Principles for U.S. Multilateral Diplomacy
While the Biden administration’s early moves to reengage the international institutional order are important first steps, today’s more competitive global landscape requires a broader shift in U.S. multil... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Rasmus Kleis Nielsen on Australia, Facebook and the Future of Journalism
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The Last Time the Justice Department Prosecuted a Seditious Conspiracy Case
It's time to take another look at the 2012 trial of the Hutaree militia. -
How the National Cyber Director Position Is Going to Work: Frequently Asked Questions
Two members of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission answer questions about the new position. -
Nomination Hearing: William Burns as Next CIA Director
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Republican Senators Question Merrick Garland: Missives From an Alternative Universe
The hearing was polite, informative and moving—and nonetheless reflected the post-truth world in which Republican senators choose to live. -
The Trump Impeachment as Precedent for Future Late Impeachments
Trump’s acquittal made clear that the bar for convicting ex-officials is higher—but not insuperable. More than two-thirds of the Senate left the door open to convict ex-officials in the future. -
Senate Holds Joint Committee Hearing on the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack



