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Taking Trump’s Presidential Immunity Briefing Seriously
One way or another, the former president’s motion to dismiss will make important new law on a major question of presidential power. -
The Middle East and the President’s Sweeping Power Over Self-Defense
Just about any conceivable use of force in the Middle East can be justified under an Article II self-defense theory. Which means that a lot rests on the president’s, and his subordinates’, prudence. -
Governments and International Organizations Leave the Record Uncorrected
Their performance in response to last week’s Gaza hospital explosion was far worse than that of the New York Times. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Comparing Approaches to AI Regulation with Arianna Evers and Itsiq Benizri
How are various governments responded to the promises and risks posed by artificial intelligence? -
Senate Confirmation Is a Recipe for Politicizing Military Personnel Policy
Sen. Tuberville’s hold on general officer nominees is another example of a system struggling with basic functions. -
The Lawfare Podcast, Trump’s Trials and Tribulations: A Surprise Plea in Fulton County
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ChinaTalk: Jason Furman on Inflation and Policymaking
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Trump's Trials and Tribulations, Emergency Edition: Chesebro's Guilty Plea
Watch a special, emergency edition of "Trump's Trials and Tribulations." -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Your weekly summary of everything on the site. -
United States v. Menendez: When Bars of Gold May Not Be Enough
How McDonnell v. United States will shape the ongoing prosecution of New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez. -
ChinaTalk: How to Process Violence
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Conviction of Jan. 6 Defendant For ‘Corruptly’ Obstructing Congress Upheld
The court’s ruling on 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2) will have far-reaching consequences for the hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants charged under the same statute, including Trump -
Once More on the REPO Act
We appreciate the thorough response to our piece, but several points require clarification. -
Announcing ‘The Laws and Norms of a Disputed Presidential Election,’ a New Lawfare E-book
A new Lawfare Institute e-book, "The Laws and Norms of a Disputed Presidential Election,” is now available on Kindle. -
The Lawfare Podcast: The Crisis Facing Efforts to Counter Election Disinformation
What are the challenges facing efforts to prevent the spread of election disinformation? -
Justice Dept. Opposes Trump’s Motion to Dismiss Jan. 6 Case
The government opposed Trump’s motion to dismiss the case on grounds of presidential immunity, asserting that Trump “is subject to the federal criminal laws like more than 330 million other Americans.” -
Lawfare No Bull: Former Trump Lawyer Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty
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Lawfare No Bull: Debating the Juror Questionnaire in Fulton County
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What the Defense Department’s Cyber Strategy Says About Cyber Conflict
Experience is refining the Defense Department’s approaches to key issues like cyber campaigning, escalation, and public-private relations in cybersecurity -
Rational Security: The "Third Ballot’s the Charm" Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by their Lawfare colleague and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Eric Ciaramella to discuss the week’s big national security news.
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The Case for a Just Use of the Lafarge Forfeiture in Iraq
Part of the $687 million asset forfeiture for illicit payments to ISIS and affiliates in Syria should be disbursed to the Iraqi government. -
Escalation: Us vs. Them
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AI-Generated Voice Evidence Poses Dangers in Court
In the age of AI, listener authentication of voice evidence should be permissive, not mandatory.