Executive Branch
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The Situation: Please Don’t Defend This Pardon
Six reasons why the Hunter Biden pardon betrayed important values for which his father had purported to stand. -
A Primer on the Civil Service and the Trump Administration
The broad discretion afforded to presidents to shape personnel policy poses a threat to the civil service during the Trump administration. -
Chatter: The Military, Climate Change, and the Environment, with Sherri Goodman
How has climate change changed military training? -
The Situation: The Patel Paradox
You can’t consent to impeachable abuses and then object to impeachable abuses. -
The Situation: I’m Thankful For, Presidential Power Edition
In scary times for democracy, remember that we still have a lot going for us. -
Lawfare Daily: Congressional Power and the Confirmation Process, with Mike Stern and Donald Sherman
What issues might President-elect Trump's nominees face during confirmation? -
Harmonizing Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure After Loper Bright
The SEC’s cyber disclosure rule underscores the need for regulatory harmonization post-Loper Bright. CISA’s rules offer a solution. -
Chatter: 1876, Election Security, and National Security, with Rachel Shelden
Discussing the disputed presidential election of 1876. -
Lawfare Daily: Deploying the Military at the Southern Border, with Chris Mirasola
Can President-elect Trump deploy the National Guard to the souther border? -
The Situation: Jack Smith Throws in the Towel
In January, a man whom the Justice Department argued only today has committed grave crimes for which the evidence is strong will become president of the United States. -
Memorandum Outlines U.S. Government’s Role in AI Development
The memorandum provides guidance to government agencies—in coordination with the private sector—for responsible AI development. -
The Situation: Gaetz Goes Down
Taking wins where I can find them.