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Why and How the Senate Should Swiftly Dismiss the Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas

"The articles are also facially and substantively defective in many other respects. Upon convening as a court of impeachment, the Senate should swiftly reject the articles as a…
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The Just Security Podcast: A Human Rights Law Returns to Spark Debate on U.S. Arms Sales

Joining the show to unpack how Section 502B works, along with its history and new efforts to use it, is John Chappell.
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National Security Carve-Outs Undermine AI Regulations

The FBI and DHS should independently evaluate AI systems, mitigate harm, train staff, consult with stakeholders, and offer recourse for harm.
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Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow Would Be Wise to Comply with Their Senate Subpoenas

While Crow may feel bullied, and Leo may feel that the inquiry is ill-intentioned, as a matter of law the two are obliged to comply anyway.
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The Ongoing National Security Threats Posed by Senator Bob Menendez

Two former intelligence officers assess the counterintelligence concerns raised by the DOJ allegations against Senator Bob Menendez.

U.S. Senate AI Hearings Highlight Increased Need for Regulation

Emerging from the first of a planned series of listening sessions on AI on September 13, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer reported that, during the closed-door meeting, every…
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The House Tackles Zombie War Authorizations: Possibilities and Perils

Congress is trying to reassert itself after more than two decades of acquiescence to executive branch overreach on matters of war and peace.
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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House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville’s Dangerous Military Promotion Ploy

The U.S. military already faces a recruitment crisis. Senator Tommy Tuberville's politicization of the promotions process over abortion makes things worse, violating civil-military…
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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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If Dianne Feinstein Were President

Tracking the rules pertaining to a disabled president, there should be a formal procedure allowing a senator to temporarily step aside.
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A Long-Forgotten Law Could Force the U.S. to Re-Evaluate its Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Section 502B(c) is a potent tool to accelerate congressional oversight of support to countries with concerning human rights records. 
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