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The three diplomats stand behind a desk where they have been signing the agreement. Behind them are a portrait on a blue wall and an array of two each of their three flags.

Secretary of State Rubio’s Reorganization Plan Could Offer a Chance to Rescue U.S. Foreign Assistance — If He’s Smart About It

After months demolishing foreign aid, the Trump administration could still regroup for something worthy of America’s values and interests.
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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A Start for AI Transparency at DHS with Room to Grow

An assessment of the achievements and areas for improvement in the DHS's most recent AI use case inventory.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Enforcing AI Guardrails

More work is needed to ensure U.S. federal agencies have the resources to implement essential AI safeguards.
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An Oversight Model for AI in National Security: The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Congress must create an AI oversight authority with the mandate and resources to build safeguards into these systems from the outset.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) listens during a Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing, with U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin, on the proposed budget estimates and justification for FY2020 for the Treasury Department at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Sen. Van Hollen Calls for Paoletta to Relinquish Role as OMB’s Top Ethics Official

Mark Paoletta, the general counsel at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), needs to recuse himself from ongoing inquiries into the Trump administration’s withholding of…
An email from Mark Paoletta on August 12, 2019 reading, “Alternative language. [Redacted] Mike Paoletta General Counsel Office of Management & Budget [Redacted] (office) [Redacted] (cell)”

Exclusive: New Unredacted Emails Show How Deeply OMB Misled Congress on Ukraine

New unredacted emails confirm that OMB, including the general counsel’s office, was fully in the loop about the Pentagon’s Ukraine funding worries, and took active steps to…
Pat Cipollone, White House counsel, waits for an elevator as he arrives at the U.S. Capitol on January 22, 2020 in Washington, DC.

The Ukrainian “Drug Deal” and All the President’s Lawyers

Lawyers in the Trump administration appear to be acting more like operatives helping to facilitate an illegal scheme, rather than lawyers with an obligation to end it.
Trump and Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney listen to comments during a luncheon with representatives of the United Nations Security Council, in the Cabinet Room at the White House on December 5, 2019 in Washington, DC.

GAO Decided Trump’s Hold on Ukraine Funding Was Illegal and It Wasn’t a Tough Call

In addition to the larger implications GAO's decision has for the Senate impeachment trial, a close reading of yesterday's report provides some important new insights.
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Exclusive: Unredacted Ukraine Documents Reveal Extent of Pentagon’s Legal Concerns

Just Security has viewed unredacted emails, which tell the behind-the-scenes story of the defense and budget officials who had to carry out the president’s unexplained hold on…
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. …
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