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How Was Chairman Milley Able to Thwart President Trump?
And how was he able to do so, given that the chairman is not in the chain of command and lacks the formal authority to check a president? -
Chatter: Nuclear Launch Authority in Myth and Reality, with Hans Kristensen
What is the chain of command for nuclear strike authorization? -
Fire Lloyd Austin
We’re sorry he has been ill and wish him a swift recovery. His conduct is not acceptable in a democratic society in which the Pentagon serves a civilian president. -
Pentagon Improperly Tracked $1 Billion of Arms to Ukraine, Per Watchdog Report
The Pentagon’s inspector general reports that 59 percent of the value of small arms sent to Ukraine remained delinquent. -
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Colorado Trump Disqualification
Now before the Court is the high-stakes question of whether Trump is eligible to run for president in 2024. -
Trump Files for Supreme Court Review of Colorado Ballot Disqualification
Former President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to take him off the state’s primary ballot. -
What’s in Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence?
A summary of the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. -
The Year That Was (2023)
The issues—and Lawfare coverage—that kept our editors up at night in 2023. -
Colorado Supreme Court Rules Trump Is Disqualified from Holding Presidency
The court ruled former President Donald Trump cannot be listed on the Republican presidential primary ballot in the state. -
Interior Department Inspector General Releases Jan. 6 Report
The inspector general concluded that the organizers of the Jan. 6 Ellipse rally intentionally failed to disclose post-demonstration march plans to authorities. -
A New Say in Secrecy: Congress Takes Up Classification Reform
Following fresh scrutiny of the U.S. classification system, Congress eyes new ideas and a new role in the regulation of national secrets. -
January 6 Reaches the Supreme Court
Why Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the justices to leap-frog the court of appeals and where we go from here.
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