Trump administration second term

In a system where assessments are filtered to support policy, the next intelligence failure will not be a surprise, but a choice.

To establish peace in the Red Sea region, the Trump administration must invest in Yemeni pro-democracy groups & move away from military force.

A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.

When part-time soldiers police their neighbors, federal authority displaces state and local officials, and strains civil-military relations.

McCord's remarks for Senate panel address the administration’s mass deportation policy and constitutional rights of citizens and noncitizens.

"The Memorandum ... raises many of the same concerns as an Insurrection Act invocation would, and that could end up looking quite similar in practice."

Consolidating cases allows a clear, expedited path to Supreme Court review, helping quickly address matters involving executive orders.

"Congress should urge Secretary Rubio to modify the proposed plan in ways that would sustain bipartisan U.S. efforts to advance democracy and human rights across the globe."

Tying the harshest punishment the state can impose to the identity of the accused is dangerous speech that can increase the risk of intergroup violence.

Azerbaijan's push for peace with Armenia masks its expansionism and business dealings that should raise alarms for the global community.

Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.

It’s in Trump’s hands to deliver the logic of force: to rally the West, to back Ukraine, squeeze Russia, and set the stage for a win for Ukraine, the free world, and the U.S.