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Helsinki Summit: A Time for Choosing—Three observations by former senior CIA officer

"This is a time of choosing. Government officials, senior and junior alike, take an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the United States, not to obey any single President.…

The Trump-Bolton Misdirection on Russian Extradition: Plenty of Legal Options Exist to Gain Custody of Russian Suspects

John Bolton is wrong. Extradition and other legal options are potentially available to gain custody of indicted Russian hackers. "In their Helsinki meeting, President Trump can—and…

Exclusive: Russia Hawk Axed From National Security Council

Shortly before Donald Trump detonated a NATO summit, shanked the beleaguered British prime minister and prepped for a face-to-face love session with Vladimir Putin, his White House…

Six Big Takeaways from Mueller’s Indictment of Russian Intel Officers

One of the biggest takeaways from Mueller's indictment? WikiLeaks appears to have been deeply involved in a Russian intelligence operation.

President Trump’s Stain on Brett Kavanaugh and How to Remove It

A debate has erupted over Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s views on legal issues which could arise out of the pending investigations of the man who has nominated him for the Supreme Court,…
Trump meets Putin during the G20 Summit on July 7, 2017 in Hamburg, Germany.

What Cannot Be on the Table at the Trump-Putin Summit

President Donald Trump’s attendance at the NATO summit in Brussels this week was defined by a combination of antagonism and spectacle, leaving allies alienated and confused.…
Trump, flanked by National Security Advisor John Bolton, speaks to the media at a press conference on the second day of the 2018 NATO Summit on July 12, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium. Two American flags stand behind them and behind that stands a backdrop with the NATO logo.

With Trump Talk of Crimea Deal, Will U.S. Bulwark Hold?

The prospect that Trump might seek a deal with Putin that sells out Crimea highlights the vulnerability of the borders of Europe’s second-largest country, Ukraine, despite years…
Judge Brett Kavanaugh shakes hands with Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) before a meeting in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill July 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. Media personnel stand around with microphones.

Setting the Record Straight: Brett Kavanaugh’s Views on Criminal Investigation of the President

An important dimension of the Senate’s consideration of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court involves the judge’s views of a president’s immunities…

Kennedy’s Replacement: Presidential Self-Interest and the Functions of the Confirmation Process

With the ongoing Russia investigation, what actions can and should the Senate take in Supreme Court nomination process? Former White House Counsel discusses likely Supreme Court…

Trump as a Russian Target – Through the Eyes of a former CIA Russian Expert

Donald Trump would have been an active target of Russian intelligence since the moment they laid eyes on him for two reasons that come straight from the classical espionage textbook:…

Paul Manafort = Evidence of Collusion

"The following facts essentially speak for themselves. Simply put, any fair reading of the public record would surely come to the conclusion that there is significant evidence…

What’s Ukraine Got to do With It? A Sideshow or Central Inquiry in Russia Probe?

Questions from a U.S. District Court judge recently in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s case against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort illustrate a common point of…
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