The issues—and Lawfare coverage—that kept our editors up at night in 2023.

The Iranian threat to U.S. drinking water systems is a microcosm of what’s wrong with cybersecurity in the U.S. today—and what’s needed to fix it.

Following fresh scrutiny of the U.S. classification system, Congress eyes new ideas and a new role in the regulation of national secrets. 

The House Judiciary Committee’s 702 reauthorization would be reauthorization in name only. It’s a repeal of one of the nation’s key intelligence authorities.

While much of the 702 reauthorization debate has focused on the U.S. person query issue, another potential change—reverse targeting—could effectively repeal the authority.

Unpacking the competing bills and the unusual legislative maneuver central to this week’s House vote on Section 702 reauthorization. 

What is the status of Ukraine aid?

With FISA Section 702 soon set to expire, two Senate bills and a House report frame the reauthorization debate as it comes down to the wire.