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Gordon Sondland (L), the U.S ambassador to the European Union, confers with his attorney Bob Luskin (L) while testifying before the House Intelligence Committee in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill November 20, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Here’s the Proof that Trump’s “No Quid Pro Quo” Call Never Happened

Congress may have been mistakenly led to believe there were two phone calls. There was only one. It was on Sept. 7, and it was highly incriminating.
The Chinese flag behind razor wire at a housing compound in Yangisar, south of Kashgar, in China's western Xinjiang region.

New Leaked Documents Reveal China’s Chilling Crackdown on Muslims

The documents substantiate Chinese authorities’ intentions and plans to commit gross human rights violations cloaked in the language of protecting the state from unseen threats.

The Early Edition: November 27, 2019

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Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney answers questions during a briefing at the White House October 17, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Trump’s Hold on Ukrainian Military Aid was Illegal

The Trump White House created an irregular budgetary process to match its irregular foreign policy process on Ukraine. Trump's withholding of military aid to Ukraine was illegal…
Trump talks to Giuliani as they exit the clubhouse following their meeting at Trump International Golf Club, November 20, 2016 in Bedminster Township, New Jersey.

Trump Ordered a Hold on Ukraine Military Assistance Earlier Than Reported

During the last few weeks of impeachment hearings, Republicans liked to cite a number — 55 — the number of days they thought the military aid for Ukraine was withheld. …
Side by side photographs of Rudy Giuliani, Devin Nunes, and Derek Harvey.

Timeline: Rep. Devin Nunes and Ukraine Disinformation Efforts

Comprehensive chronology of Rep. Devin Nunes and his top aide Derek Harvey's alleged work with Giuliani and indicted businessman Lev Parnas.
A worker sits at a sewing machine at a shoe factory in Pyongyang on June 12, 2018. Additional workers sit in rows behind her. They all wear pink uniforms.

Sanctions on North Korea are Counterproductive

Amidst increasing evidence that sanctions are having a negative impact on ordinary North Koreans, and could even strengthen the regime, a new approach to diplomacy with North Korea…

The Early Edition: November 26, 2019

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Trump outside the White House on April 12, 2018.

Understanding the Two Mazars Subpoena Cases Before the Supreme Court [UPDATED to reflect 11/25 stay of mandate]

Two cases currently before the Supreme Court involve whether the Constitution prohibits subpoenas issued to Donald Trump’s accounting firm, Mazars USA, LLP, requiring Mazars…
Trump and Barr

Clear Goal of Barr/Durham Probe is to Scare Off Intelligence Community

In order for their counter-narrative to stick, President Trump and his associates need to destroy all trust in the Intelligence Community.

The Early Edition: November 25, 2019

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Recap of Recent Articles on Just Security (Nov. 18-22)

Topics include State Department Inspector General report, Israeli settlements, Social media and free speech, Rohingya, Syria and more ...
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