Latest in Executive Branch
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Lawfare Daily: Accountability for Abu Ghraib
Discussing the landmark verdict in Al-Shimari v. CACI. -
Fulton County DA Fani Willis Disqualified from the Trump Prosecution
A Georgia appeals court disqualified Willis over her relationship with Nathan Wade. -
Lawfare Daily: Frictionless Government and Foreign Relations, with Ashley Deeks and Kristen Eichensehr
What is frictionless government? -
Drivers of Disharmony in U.S. Cyber Regulations
To harmonize cyber regulations, researchers and the government must first understand disharmonies and their causes. -
The Constitution of Kakistocracy
By nominating unqualified loyalists, Trump undermines the Constitution's vision of merit-based governance. -
An Air Force Colonel Just Overruled the Secretary of Defense
A judge at Guantanamo rejected Secretary Austin’s attempt to cancel the 9/11 guilty pleas because law still matters—at least to some. -
Chatter: The Legacy of “The Hunt for Red October” with Katherine Voyles
What has been "The Hunt for Red October's" cultural influence? -
Our Man in Damascus? Sanctions and Governance in Post-Assad Syria
An overview of sanctions challenges, questions regarding HTS’s terrorist organization status, and a few recommendations for U.S. policy toward Syria. -
Inspector General Report Details FBI Shortcomings Surrounding Jan. 6
The report finds that the FBI did not canvass field offices prior to Jan. 6, despite false claims made to Congress. -
Rational Security: The “Tornado Kash” Edition
Scott Anderson was joined by his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Eugenia Lostri, and Tyler McBrien. -
The Situation: Chris Wray Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Kash Patel
Wray faced no good option here. He chose the worst. -
House Releases Final Report on Trump Assassination Attempts
The report identifies U.S. Secret Service failures leading to the attempts on Trump’s life and provides a series of recommendations.


