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The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.

The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.

The president and his allies are leading an effort to eviscerate the free press and construct an information ecosystem favorable to his views.

McCord weighs in on the nominations for attorney general and FBI director.

Dissolution of USAID or formal transfer of its functions provided by Congress would require legislation - the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.  

The UCMJ's 75-year mark is an auspicious time to consider reforms that would dramatically alter the system President Truman signed into law.

Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.

Strengthening independent oversight of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board would provide crucial accountability and transparency.

The ICC’s mandate to pursue accountability for grave crimes applies regardless of whether alleged perpetrators are U.S. allies or adversaries.

US and international law haven't changed since the last time Trump tried mandating withdrawal and nonpayment during his first term.

The effects of President Donald Trump's revocation of Biden's E.O. terminating sanctions against the ICC, and what comes next.