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Russell Vought sits at his Senate Confirmation Hearing

The Trump Administration Cannot Use Award Terms and Conditions to Impound Funds

The Impoundment Control Act may prohibit agencies from freezing or terminating funding based on changing policy priorities.
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Missed Opportunities in House FY24 NDAA for Human Rights Progress in U.S. Security Assistance

The House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.
Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in front of a sign saying "Defend Our Nation."

Civilian Protection Gains Stagnate in FY24 House NDAA

As the Senate considers the NDAA, U.S. policymakers should rally around the passed House amendments poised to make progress for civilians.
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U.S. Domestic Terrorism Prosecutions: The Reality Behind the Government’s Inflated Numbers

U.S. policymakers and the public need to better understand the extent, nature, and efficacy of domestic terrorism prosecutions.
Children look on as smoke billows above the residential area following airstrikes of the Saudi-led coalition targeting Houthi-held military positions on March 07, 2021 in Sana'a, Yemen.

Assessing Civilian Casualties Linked to U.S.-Made Weapons in Yemen

Mechanisms are needed to assess civilian harm resulting from U.S. arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a hearing before Senate Judiciary Committee at Hart Senate Office Building on March 2, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. He speaks into a microphone and gestures with a hand.

Facebook Provided Warning to FBI Before January 6, GAO Report Reveals

The GAO report's findings raise questions about statements by FBI Director Christopher Wray in previous testimony to Congress.
The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen behind a barbed wire fence on January 14, 2021. The barbed wire was installed after the attempted coup on January 6, 2021.

GAO Faults DHS for Failing to Designate Jan. 6 as a Protected Event in Advance of Attack

DHS erroneously considered activities at the Capitol “routine congressional business” and failed to properly consider threat environment, GAO report says.
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