Terrorism & Extremism
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Intelligence Briefing Outlines Foreign Influence Threats to U.S. Elections
The briefing suggests that China, Iran, Russia and others will seek to amplify narratives that cast doubt on election results after voting ends. -
Jan. 6 Trespasser’s Appeal Rejected by U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit
The court ruled that, for misdemeanor federal trespass, the government need only prove that a defendant knew he was in a restricted zone. -
There Are Guardrails in Place to Avert Partisan Manipulation of the Election Outcome
Partisan actors might try various ploys to manipulate the election outcome—but guardrails are already in place to prevent these partisan efforts from succeeding. -
Independent Review Panel Finds “Systemic” USSS Failures
Detailing failures related to the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump, the panel outlined larger issues and recommendations. -
How the Secret Service Failed to Prevent a Trump Assassination Attempt
A report from the Senate HSGAC details USSS security and planning failures related to the July 13 attempt on Trump’s life in Butler, Pa. -
The Kids Are Not Alright
Aspiring terrorists are getting younger and younger. There isn’t a simple policy answer for it. -
Lawfare Daily: A New Exhibition on Visual Investigation with Lisa Luksch, Anjli Parrin, and Brad Samuels
What is visual investigation? -
Artificial Intelligence Is Accelerating Iranian Cyber Operations
Over the past few decades, Iran has been quietly building its cyber capability in the shadow of great powers. -
Israel Responds to the ICC Prosecutor's Request for Arrest Warrants
Israel requested an order requiring notice concerning investigations into Israel’s conduct related to the war in Gaza, and challenged the ICC’s jurisdiction over pending arrest warrants. -
Extremist Ideology Is Hard to Pin Down
Many extremists—including Trump’s would-be assassins—adhere to ideologies that defy easy definitions. -
The Counterterrorism-as-Influence Competition in Africa
Russia is gaining new partners in Africa, but is it really a loss to the United States? -
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