In this collection, Just Security brings together key oversight questions for Congress by leading experts, organized by topic. Contributions may also include expert analysis on information to subpoena, witnesses to call, and of executive branch and private sector actions that merit Congress’ oversight attention in a time of competing demands for scarce resources. Check back often for the latest updates.
Iran War
- Tess Bridgeman, Kate Brannen and Ryan Goodman, Top Questions the Trump Administration Needs to Answer on War with Iran – What Congress, journalists, and the public should ask (March 2, 2026)
- Readers may also be interested in: Tess Bridgeman and Ryan Goodman, The Bipartisan Iran War Commission We Need (Aug. 31, 2026)
Boat Strikes and Drug-Related Military Operations on Land
- Tess Bridgeman, Michael Schmitt, Ryan Goodman and Brian Finucane, Key Questions on U.S. Killing Tren de Aragua Leader Inside Venezuela (June 15, 2026)
- Tess Bridgeman, Margaret Donovan and Ryan Goodman, U.S. Boat Strike Campaign: Questions Congress Should Ask Executive Branch Officials (Dec. 4, 2025)
- Mary B. McCord and Tess Bridgeman, What the Senate Judiciary Committee Should Ask A.G. Bondi on Drug Cartel Strikes (Oct. 3, 2025)
Immigration Enforcement
- Ryan Goodman, Ten Simple Questions for Congress to Ask Senior Immigration Officials in Public Hearings (Feb. 6, 2026)
- Andrew Weissman and Ryan Goodman, The Top 10 Questions the Trump Administration Needs to Answer About Minnesota (Jan. 27, 2026)
Corruption
- Casey Michel, Congress Needs a Select Committee That Focuses on Trump Family Corruption (Aug. 13, 2026)
Intelligence and Surveillance
- Ryan Goodman and Andrew Weissman, Questions Congress Should Ask Before Renewing Section 702 (May 21, 2026)
Venezuela’s Sovereign Assets
- Kate Brannen and Tess Bridgeman, Questions for Congress on Venezuela’s Assets (Sept. 22, 2026)
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