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Sen. Menendez Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
A federal grand jury has indicted the New Jersey senator and Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair for an alleged corruption conspiracy. -
Livestream: Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice
Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify before the House Judiciary Committee. -
Rational Security: The “We Need to Talk About Kevin ... Again” Edition
This week, with Scott Anderson traveling, Quinta Jurecic and Alan Rozenshtein were joined by Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds to break down the week’s big national security news stories. -
Appeals Court Blocks Justice Dept. Access to Scott Perry’s Phone Records
According to the panel, prosecutors’ attempts to access these records violates Perry’s immunity under the Speech or Debate Clause. -
Rational Security: The "2nd Anniversary Hot Take Takedown" Edition
This week, Alan Rozenshtein, Quinta Jurecic, and Scott Anderson celebrated the second anniversary of Rational Security 2.0 by bringing back everyone's favorite game show edition: the Hot Take Takedown! -
ChinaTalk: Why Congress Can Save Us All
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How to Address Mass Congressional Incapacitations
A catastrophe resulting in incapacitations of legislators could hobble Congress. This is how to protect democratic legitimacy in those moments. -
The Lawfare Podcast: The Potential for an Afghan Adjustment Act
What immigration challenges remain for Afghans who were relocated two years ago when the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan? -
Unpacking the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board FISA 702 Report
The board’s public report on FISA 702 misses the mark on the critical issue of U.S. person queries. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Congressional Oversight, Post-Trump
What does congressional oversight look like in a post-Trump environment? -
The 2024 NDAA, Data Brokers, and Members of Congress
Members of Congress want their information removed from data brokers’ databases—but not that of their constituents. -
Rational Security: The “Dog Days” Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott beat back the heat to dig into the week's big national security news stories.
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