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Spyware Company NSO Group Faces Setbacks in Attempts to Avoid US Lawsuits
In a case brought by WhatsApp, a US court ruled that the NSO Group was liable for hacking and breach of contract.

Crisis in Georgia: Why the Trump Administration Should Step In To Shore Up US Influence
The ruling party is cracking down on protests and aligning with Russia and China, even Iran, risking added instability in a fraught region.

Why Palestinian Families Are Suing the State Department for Failing to Enforce the Leahy Law
The plaintiffs in Amal Gaza, et al v. Secretary Antony Blinken, et al have a single demand of the State Department: obey the law.

Early Edition: January 17, 2025
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Questions for Senators (and Journalists) to Ask Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem
We asked experts what members of the committee should focus on in Noem’s confirmation hearing before the Senate.

Unpacking the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on AI Infrastructure
The Biden administration's latest executive order on AI aims to balance innovation with national security, economic competitiveness, and environmental sustainability.

Senate Testimony on Confirmation of Attorney General: Preserving the Independence of the Department of Justice
Mary McCord's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi.

Early Edition: January 16, 2025
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The Just Security Podcast: Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Final Report in the 2020 Election Interference Case
Joining the show to discuss Jack Smith's final report in the 20220 election interference case are Tom Joscelyn and Marty Lederman.

Stefanik’s Senate Confirmation Hearings Bring Mix of Worry and Opportunity at UN
Foreign diplomats at the U.N. will likely watch Stefanik's confirmation hearings with a mixture of trepidation and tempered optimism.

The US Sudan Genocide Determination Requires the Suspension of Arms Sales to the UAE
The U.S. genocide determination should trigger concerted efforts to support the people of Sudan and set an example that wars and human rights abuses should not and cannot be profitable.…

Early Edition: January 15, 2025
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