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The Speaker of the House stands next to a presentation appearing to show a check written to Joe Biden.

The Biden Impeachment Inquiry: A Heedless Descent into Constitutional Anarchy

House Republicans are embracing a world where every presidency and every congress is consumed by impeachment.

Dec. 13, 2023 Frank O. Bowman, III

Ex-President’s Release Raises a Red Flag on Peru’s Democracy

Fujimori, serving 25 years for death squad massacres, walked out of prison as corrupt networks again coopt democratic institutions.

Dec. 12, 2023 Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno

The leader of Civic Coalition (KO), Donald Tusk addresses voters and lawmakers from the podium in the parliament after receiving a majority of the chamber's votes to be the next prime minister during a parliamentary session on Dec. 11, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland. His coalition of opposition parties won a majority in October's general election, ending eight years of rule by the Law and Justice (PiS) party. (Photo by Omar Marques/Getty Images)

Poland’s New Government Will Face Hurdles to Restore Rule of Law and Judicial Independence

In addition to reversing the previous ruling party's damage, changes should reinforce the longevity of vital institutions going forward.

Dec. 12, 2023 Jasmine D. Cameron, Judge Dariusz Mazur and 1 more

Michigan False Electors Prosecution Faces A Court Test

Assessment of ongoing criminal case against Michigan false electors in 2020 presidential election, based on all the publicly available evidence and state law.

Dec. 11, 2023 Barbara McQuade, Tom Joscelyn and 2 more

Abstract image of human eye with retinal circuit on a black background.

The GSRA Would Undermine the Utility of FISA Section 702

The Government Surveillance Reform Act proposes that Section 702 be renewed, but it also mandates a host of changes that impair the agility of Section 702 as an intelligence tool.

Dec. 11, 2023 George Croner