Pete Hegseth

Collection of articles with key oversight questions for the U.S. Congress by leading experts, organized by topic.

Congress should pose the following questions to the administration about the assets it claims to have seized from Venezuela.

Host Ryan Goodman is joined by an expert panel to discuss whether the United States has violated the law of armed conflict in its war against Iran.

Experts analyze the US-Israel Iran military conflicts - covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and domestic and international law.

Federal law specifies that involuntary mobilization is to be used only to provide military forces for war or national emergencies.

To restore transparency and accountability, Congress should reform the statutory authorities to remove officers from promotion lists and delay promotions.

Implications of Pete Hegseth's forcing out over two dozen senior U.S. military officers, collectively totaling over 900 years of military experience.

Does the killing of Tren de Aragua's leader by the U.S. military in Venezuela constitute murder? An extrajudicial killing? What was its purported legal basis?

The legal questions raised by these removals ultimately extend far beyond the careers of the officers involved.

A Defense Department Inspector General report shows the Pentagon’s failure to prioritize congressionally mandated civilian protection mechanisms amid U.S. military action.

The Trump administration's proposed $1.45 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027 comes up short in three key ways for U.S. security in the Indo-Pacific.

A panel hosted by the Reiss Center and Just Security explores challenges facing national security journalism, legal risks, and newsroom leadership in a polarized landscape.