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The Just Security Podcast: Understanding the Congressional Investigations Landscape

Ronak D. Desai explains what to expect for congressional investigations and oversight with unified Republican control of both chambers.
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How DHS Laid the Groundwork for More Intelligence Abuse

The DHS I&A's new guidance validates an expansive view of legal authorities that permit abusive counterterrorism and surveillance powers.
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Trump’s China Tariff Now Treats Hong Kong the Same as the Mainland, a First in US Policy

Trump's tariffs treat Hong Kong as indistinguishable from China, disregarding Hong Kong’s status as an autonomous territory.
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How the Pentagon Personnel Firings Threaten Our Apolitical Military

This unprecedented purge of the nation’s top brass suggests that Trump may attempt to fill these roles with officers he perceives as loyal.
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Trump’s Doubly Flawed “Invasion” Theory

The president is wrong about what an invasion is—and what powers it triggers.
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Understanding Federal Employee Rights

Labor and employment expert Suzanne Summerlin discusses the protections available to federal employees if their rights are violated.
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The Disastrous Costs of the Foreign Aid Freeze on US Interests in the Middle East and North Africa

The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Freezing Support to Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines US Interests

Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.
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President Trump Is Ignoring the Impoundment Control Act, Welcoming a Fight in the Courts

The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.
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Connecting the Dots: Trump’s Tightening Grip on Press Freedom

The president and his allies are leading an effort to eviscerate the free press and construct an information ecosystem favorable to his views.
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From Pardons to Purges: Pressing Questions that Bondi and Patel Must Answer Now

McCord weighs in on the nominations for attorney general and FBI director.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: The front of the U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) headquarters building is seen on September 15, 2014, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Can the President Dissolve USAID by Executive Order?

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.  
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