"Washington cannot undo the Khamenei strike, and it is in no position to condemn an operation it materially supported. What it can do, and ought to do, is formalize a legal position before the next conflict forces one out of it," writes William "Chip" Usher. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/kill...
Both chambers of Congress have now voted to severely curtail U.S. military operations against Iran. @sranderson.bsky.social explains the legal effects these joint resolutions will have on the president's ability to use military force.
On Lawfare Daily, @michael-feinberg.bsky.social sat down with @weissmann.substack.com to discuss his new book, “Liar's Kingdom: How to Stop Trump's Deceit and Save America,” falsehoods in political discourse, and how to possibly disincentivize lies on the campaign trail. youtu.be/_Eqgz8xroHc
"Just as Operation Warp Speed defined the U.S. pandemic response, cyber defense needs a bold push to make the best of this critical window: triaging defenders, translating models into deployable tools, and distributing those tools at scale," writes Shaun Ee and Jam Kraprayoon.
In May, a Russian aerial attack bombarded Kyiv, damaging cultural institutions, architectural landmarks, and the National Chornobyl Museum. Herb Lin explores how the attack on the museum is a part of Russia's information battle against Ukraine's identity and history.
Last Friday, a D.C. Circuit panel heard argument on President Trump’s ongoing attempt to build a ballroom on the site of White House’s erstwhile East Wing. @mollyroberts.bsky.social reports what occurred in the courtroom.
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Almost one in 16 insurrectionists granted clemency by President Trump for their roles in the January 6 Capitol attack have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6, according to a new study from @katherinepomps.bsky.social.
Today's Lawfare Daily is the June 5 livestream where @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @annabower.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, and @rparloff.bsky.social discussed the status of the Weaponization Fund, and more. youtube.com/live/ekA4AMO...
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@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org talked to @katherinepomps.bsky.social on Lawfare Daily about a new study finding 97 Jan. 6 pardonees have faced criminal charges since the Capitol attack: youtu.be/GJD_8ZgT8aM
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