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National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, December 4-8
Tuesday, December 5 2:00pm – House Committee on Rules – H.R. 38 – Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (here) 2:30pm – Senate Committee on Foreign Relations – Business…
Responding to the Myths About Reforming FISA’s Section 702
Image: National Security Agency headquarters, Fort Meade, Md. As the New Year’s deadline for reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) approaches,…
Sanctions No More: Slouching Toward Normalization with Sudan?
October and November saw major shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards Sudan, despite the Sudanese government’s abysmal human rights record and the International Criminal Court’s…
Recap of Recent Pieces on Just Security (Nov. 25-Dec. 2)
Russia Investigation, Flynn Plea Agreement, Erik Prince Kate Brannen, What Questions Does Flynn’s Plea Agreement Raise? John Reed, Special Edition Just Security Podcast: Mike…
What Questions Does Flynn’s Plea Agreement Raise?
Michael Flynn’s plea agreement, announced Friday, brought with it new documents, new details, and so many new questions. The really big ones stem from the statement of offense,…
DOJ Evades the Key Question in the Case of the Unnamed Citizen Detainee
On Thursday morning, in the ACLU Foundation v. Mattis case, Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the government to inform the court by 5:00 p.m. whether the unnamed U.S. citizen detainee…
When Erik Prince Called US Intelligence Assessment of Russian Election Hack “too cute and very, very thin”
Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, testifies on Thursday afternoon before the House Intelligence Committee in the Russia investigation. The committee will later release a…
Taking Stock: Sexual Harassment and National Security
The wave of sexual assault, harassment and misconduct allegations that is roiling the media and entertainment industries, and is threatening to disrupt a number of political careers,…
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National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, November 27-December 1
Tuesday, November 28 10:00am – House Homeland Security Committee – Transportation and Protective Security Subcommittee, Transportation Subcommittee – Securing Public Areas…
Flynn’s Turkish Delight: How, Why, and When He Reversed His Policy Positions on Turkey
Many commentators anticipate that Special Counsel Robert Mueller will likely indict retired lieutenant general Michael Flynn in part for the former National Security Advisor’s…
“Fixes” to Surveillance Law Could Severely Harm FBI National Security Investigations
A core national security law allowing the government to collect intelligence information—Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—is set to expire at the end…