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We Need a Task Force on Political Violence in America
A Task Force on Political Violence could potentially help the U.S. government be more prepared for the rising possibility of violence and its impact.
Bill Barr’s Hidden Truths About Justice Department’s Rule of Forbearance in an Election
Revelations of what Barr said in a deposition under oath in 1995 and in a private Oval Office meeting with President Bush.
Manafort’s Reward: Sen. Ron Johnson and the Ukraine Conspiracy Investigation: Part II
How Senator Johnson’s efforts have worked in tandem with Paul Manafort’s efforts — as the former Trump campaign chair has likely remained silent in exchange for a pardon.
Timeline: The Trump Administration and the U.S. Postal Service
A timeline of the pivotal events shaping the U.S. Postal Service that brought us to today's crisis.
How the US and the EU Can Support Belarus Amid Its Historic Protests
The US should work with the EU to isolate Lukashenko and his lieutenants with targeted sanctions, and facilitate a peaceful transition with new elections.
Is Jared Kushner Illegally Soliciting Campaign Help From Kanye West?
This week Forbes broke the story that Jared Kushner, “de facto chief” of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, has been speaking “regularly,” “almost daily,”…
The Senate Created a Playbook to Counter Foreign Influence. Then it Did the Opposite.
"Disinformation about disinformation is in itself, of course, a form of disinformation, and makes our ability to identify, expose, and explain it much more difficult. Likewise,…
How Sen. Ron Johnson’s Investigation Became an Enabler of Russian Disinformation: Part I
"There are three channels of Russian disinformation that have apparently affected Sen. Johnson’s Ukraine-related investigations."
An Open Letter to Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham
"I urge you to comply with the Department’s longstanding policy."
“He’s Lying.” New Book Reveals Havoc Bill Barr Wrought Inside Congress
On Tuesday, when Barr testifies, a book will be released covering one of his most controversial and most consequential actions to date.
What Durham Is Investigating and Why It Poses a Danger to US Intelligence Analysis
A deep dive into Bill Barr and U.S. Attorney John Durham’s investigation and the potential costs entailed.
The Life and Adventures of Ron Johnson: His Journey Through “Multiple Untruths” to the Fable of Obamagate
The Lugar Center is a fairly recent addition of the sort of traditional institute in Washington that prevailed before Donald Trump. Its mission is to advance an internationalist…