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The Importance of Giving Reasons (Even in Secret)
The director of national intelligence has decided to curtail in-person briefings to Congress about election security. Congress should push back. -
En Banc D.C. Circuit Denies Flynn's Petition to Dismiss Criminal Case
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Will TikTok Win Its Lawsuit Against Trump?
Is TikTok’s suit against the government likely to succeed? Not in conventional terms—but maybe that’s not the right way to look at it. -
Lawfare’s Publishing a Book: Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith’s “After Trump”
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So Who Actually IS In Charge of DHS?
Who is running the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today? Nobody really seems to know. -
The Senate Should Ask Chad Wolf About His Illegal Appointment
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is serving in his position unlawfully. On Aug. 6, the Senate will have an opportunity to ask him about it. -
The House Moves to Regulate Pardon Power Abuse
Two new bills that aim to regulate abuse of the pardon power make plain that that power is not “absolute.” -
The Korea War Powers Precedent
Seventy years ago, Congress abdicated its power to declare war. Here’s how it happened. -
Time to Amend the Presidential Pardon Power
President Trump is hardly alone in issuing dubious pardons and grants of clemency. It’s time to talk about a constitutional amendment to limit the pardon power. -
The U.S. Defense Space Strategy Works on Paper, but Will it be Implemented?
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House Judiciary Committee Releases Transcript of Berman Interview
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The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Bounty Policy
Moscow’s bounty program fits a pattern of Russian policy in Afghanistan rooted in the country’s desire to maintain influence in its near abroad.



