Latest in Democracy & Elections
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like John Durham?
William Barr has played a dirty trick on his successor—one that will put the next attorney general in a genuine bind. -
Who Will Decide Whether to Investigate Trump?
Biden would be well within the bounds of law and norms were he to directly instruct the attorney general not to investigate or prosecute Trump or close Trump associates. But he has suggested that he want... -
The Lawfare Podcast: Can Democracies Play Offense on Disinformation?
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The GSA Delayed Biden’s Transition. Future Presidents-Elect Could Sue to Speed Things Up.
President-elect Joe Biden chose not to go to court. But the Administrative Procedure Act provides tools that a winning candidate could use to force the hand of a reluctant General Services Administration. -
Trump's Tweets Attacking the Election Echo Russian Trolls
Tweets from Trump and his inner circle show how close the Trump campaign is in tone and style to Russian disinformation. This type of disinformation poses huge challenges for U.S. democracy, and for the ... -
The State Laws Governing Trump’s Power Grab in Michigan
Michigan law concerning the Board of State Canvassers suggests that President Trump’s effort to halt certification won’t amount to much. -
In Praise of Chris Krebs
Krebs, the first director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, was able to serve in a political position under President Trump without compromising his integrity. He made a significan... -
Understanding Trump’s Invocation of the Defense Production Act for Meat
Why did problems in meat production lead the president to invoke a statute designed to preserve the nation’s security? -
The President's Daily Brief and Presidents-Elect: A Primer
Why isn't the intelligence community sharing the President's Daily Brief with Biden? -
Staten Island Man Charged With Threatening Post-Election Violence
Brian Maiorana was arrested on Nov. 10 for making threatening interstate communications. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Marietje Schaake on Reclaiming Democratic Control of the Internet
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How Hard Is It to Overturn an American Election?
Trump’s postelection shenanigans aren’t going to overturn the results. Here’s why they’re dangerous anyway.


