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The Situation: So Much Worse Than You Thought
Just how bad is The Situation at the Justice Department? -
N.Y. Appeals Court Voids Fine, Upholds Judgement Against Trump
Although the court upheld Justice Engoron’s judgement, it found the $500 million penalty imposed “excessive” under the Eighth Amendment. -
Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Is Turning Into a Target
By taking Taiwan, China could erase America’s best hope of keeping its AI edge. -
Scaling Laws: The Open Questions Surrounding Open Source AI with Nathan Lambert and Keegan McBride
Exploring the current state of open source AI model development. -
Where Does Afghanistan Stand After Four Years of Taliban Rule?
Despite a weak economy, widespread poverty, and draconian gender and social restrictions, the Taliban remain entrenched in power. -
Algorithmic Foreign Influence: Rethinking Sovereignty in the Age of AI
Code now governs what users see, say, and know—across borders, without consent. It’s time to rethink what foreign influence really means. -
Rational Security: The “Whole Etsy Store of Horrors” Edition
Scott Anderson, Anna Bower, Chris Mirasola, and Mykhailo Soldatenko talked through the week’s big national security news. -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 22
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump. -
U.S. Bullets, U.S. Law: The Legal Net Around Gaza’s Private Guards
U.S. contractors shot Gaza aid seekers. Laws can reach them, but enforcement stalls while the killing continues. -
Lawfare Daily: FCC’s New Submarine Cable Rules with Adam Chan
What are the national security risks facing submarine cable infrastructure? -
The Clock Is Ticking on Critical Authorities to Compete With China
Congress is running out of time to reauthorize foreign and domestic instruments of statecraft critical to protecting American interests. -
Scaling Laws: Export Controls: Janet Egan, Sam Winter-Levy, and Peter Harrell on the White House's Semiconductor Decision
Discussing the legality of President Trump's deal with Nvidia and AMD.
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