Thrilled to join @sranderson.bsky.social on today's episode of the excellent @lawfaremedia.org podcast to discuss my nuclear/AI reporting www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...

On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social spoke with @sranderson.bsky.social about what Congress can do to direct the president to end the war in Iran, his recent article explaining why a likely presidential veto of a War Powers Resolution is not the end of the story, and more.

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Judge Luttig@judgeluttig.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I begin every day by reading Lawfare in these troubled times when the Constitution and Rule of Law are under vicious attack by our own Government. So, I am honored to continue supporting Lawfare, as anyone concerned for the Rule of Law would be.

I begin every day by reading Lawfare in these troubled times when the Constitution and Rule of Law are under vicious attack by our own Government. So, I am honored to continue supporting Lawfare, as anyone concerned for the Rule of Law would be.

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If you’ve relied on Lawfare’s reporting of the litigation over the Trump administration's executive orders, now’s a good time to give back. Even $10/month helps sustain it: lawfaremedia.org/support

"[T]he War Powers Resolution may yet serve as a limited constraint on the executive branch’s use of military force, in manners that may complicate the Trump administration’s attempts to close out the war on terms of its own choosing," writes @sranderson.bsky.social.

Law and the Iran War, After the First 60 Days

The War Powers Resolution hasn’t been rendered irrelevant. Its relevance is just beginning.

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Great conversation with @sranderson.bsky.social and Missy Ryan on @npr.org's 1A today about President Trump's threats to target electricity-generating stations and other civilian infrastructure--and why carrying out those threats would be a war crime. the1a.org/segments/if-...

On Lawfare Daily, 2 intelligence community veterans, @chipusher.bsky.social and Aaron Faust, joined @sranderson.bsky.social to discuss the national security threats that Iran presents and where the Trump administration—and Iran—may take the conflict from here. youtu.be/nJy9dZhxBpU

The first two episodes of "Who Blew Up the Guidestones?" — our six-part audio investigation into the strange Georgia monument — are out TODAY. It's a wild ride, with a fair share twists and revelations along the way. So grab your tin foil hat and join me by subscribing below 👇🎧🪦🍑

The Washington Post—for which I wrote editorials for nearly a decade—has closed its Kyiv bureau. @lawfaremedia.org has not—and we will not. We now employ more people in Kyiv than the Washington Post. Let me tell you about what we have done in Ukraine over the past year and why we are not leaving

Now up on @lawfaremedia.org: my extraordinarily deep dive with @alexzerden.bsky.social into how the Trump administration is handling Venezuela's oil revenue. Long story short, the scheme they've set-up—and the short-term fix they pursued through Qatar—both make more sense than they might seem.

Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org · 6mo ago

After removing dictator Nicolas Maduro from power, President Trump issued an executive order setting up a mechanism for managing Venezuelan oil revenue. @sranderson.bsky.social and @alexzerden.bsky.social explore why the administration is channeling the revenue from the first oil deal through Qatar.

After removing dictator Nicolas Maduro from power, President Trump issued an executive order setting up a mechanism for managing Venezuelan oil revenue. @sranderson.bsky.social and @alexzerden.bsky.social explore why the administration is channeling the revenue from the first oil deal through Qatar.

Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Plans for Venezuela’s Oil Revenue

There’s more logic to it than meets the eye.

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Re: Venezuela resolution, this could set a precedent that would generally limit the availability of WPR expedited procedures outside ongoing hostilities. Resolutions like those Congress passed in 2019-2020 re: Yemen and Iran could no longer be eligible. www.politico.com/live-updates...

A busy day at @brookings.edu talking Venezuela. First, this phenomenal podcast conversation with @proftalmadge.bsky.social for The Current (recorded yesterday but just published): www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...

What did the US achieve in the Venezuela operation? | Brookings

Scott Anderson and Caitlin Talmadge discuss the legal, tactical, and strategic angles of the recent U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Anderson, a fel...

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A note on today’s announcement on Maduro’s capture: insofar as the Trump admin is relying on the consent of Venezuela’s opposition (and U.S.-recognized gov’t) as an international legal justification, that would be new — not even clearly supported by the Panama precedent.

In a recent Lawfare Research Report, @sranderson.bsky.social outlines a strategy—called the “de facto authorities rule”—for addressing scenarios where sanctioned terrorist groups take control of government social media accounts and act as local de facto authorities.

Platforms, Sanctions, and Unrecognized Regimes

A novel strategy for social media platforms dealing with local de facto authorities like the Taliban.

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Last chance to get these in (as I'm assembling the list for tomorrow's recording)! Get them in ASAP to rationalsecurity@lawfaremedia.org (or just DM me)!

Lawfare@lawfaremedia.org · 8mo ago

It’s time for Rational Security’s annual end-of-year episode! We will talk about topics and share object lessons submitted by you: the listeners. Submit your topics or object lessons you want us to discuss by emailing them to rationalsecurity@lawfaremedia.org by Dec. 21.

Rubio is correct that that was his position when he was in the Senate! But it was wrong then too... From a piece I wrote for @washingtonpost.com in 2020: www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five...

Brian Finucane@bcfinucane.bsky.social · 8mo ago

His statement about no administration accepting the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution is false.

This is an immensely important step in removing a statutory authorization that had long outlived its original intended purpose, and was primed to be used in unexpected and potentially problematic ways. Great to see bipartisan leadership from Sens. Kaine and Young yield results like this.

Senator Tim Kaine@kaine.senate.gov · 8mo ago

Huge news: after many years, my bipartisan bill with Senator Todd Young to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force against Iraq was signed into law. This is a historic win for Americans and allows us to close the book on this forever war.

@sranderson.bsky.social and @nkorpett.bsky.social analyze the legality of the Trump admin's airstrikes and find that, even if you accept its flawed in'l legal justification for the broader campaign, Pete Hegseth's alleged order to "kill them all" and the resulting second strike are unlawful.

The Troubling Defense of the Second Strike

Even absent an order to “kill everybody,” the Trump administration’s actions—like its broader military campaign—raise serious legal concerns that demand further scrutiny.

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Now up on @lawfaremedia.org: @nkorpett.bsky.social and I on the lingering legal problems still surrounding the second strike on alleged drug smugglers that killed 2 survivors, and how it reflects legal problems with the broader military campaign. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...

The Troubling Defense of the Second Strike

Even absent an order to “kill everybody,” the Trump administration’s actions—like its broader military campaign—raise serious legal concerns that demand further scrutiny.

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It's the "Tyler's Revenge" edition! On Rational Security, @sranderson.bsky.social, Ari Tabatabai and @tylermcbrien.com discussed the week’s news in national security, including President Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping, the U.S. military build-up in the Caribbean, and more.

Join @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org and @annabower.bsky.social at 8 pm ET for a live discussion of Bower’s article about her Signal exchange with EDVA U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan. youtube.com/live/SZZyccE...

Lawfare Live, The Now: Anna Bower's Signal Exchange with Lindsey Halligan

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EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification. I glanced down at the message. “Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began. So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...

On Thursday, the Senate unanimously endorsed amendments to the NDAA and seem set to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Iraq AUMFs. To better understand the arguments for repeal, revisit Senior Editor @sranderson.bsky.social's two-part series, "How the 2002 Iraq AUMF Got to Be So Dangerous" below ⬇️

In today's hearing in Widakuswara v. Lake re: the dismantling of Voice of America, Judge Lamberth just indicated he intends to issue an order later today enforcing his prior preliminary injunction, which—if as requested by plaintiffs—would pause RIFs there. www.courtlistener.com/docket/69846...

WIDAKUSWARA v. LAKE, 1:25-cv-01015 - CourtListener.com

Docket for WIDAKUSWARA v. LAKE, 1:25-cv-01015 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.

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Joined @gregsargent.bsky.social of @newrepublic.com on his "The Daily Blast" podcast to talk through the big legal questions raised by President Trump's recent lethal strike on Tren de Aragua. Listen here:

Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Awful: Sen Tim Kaine reached out to numerous GOP Senators to ask them to join his letter laying out basic questions for Trump about drug boat bombing, Senate staffer tells me. Zero Rs agreed. On the pod we discuss this & deeper legal issues w/ @sranderson.bsky.social newrepublic.com/article/2003...

Did the president's Venezuelan "boat strike" violate the law? By applying the tools of war to civilians, writes @sranderson.bsky.social, the Trump administration is entering unprecedented—and deeply problematic—legal territory. Read the piece here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/did-...

In 1 hour, join @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @sranderson.bsky.social, @annabower.bsky.social, James Pearce, Loren Voss, and @qjurecic.bsky.social will discuss the legality of the White House canceling $4.9B in foreign aid, this morning's hearing over Fed gov. Lisa Cook's firing, and more.

Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 29

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Lawfare's 15-Year Anniversary Celebration

A milestone moment for Lawfare—and the impact you have made possible

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