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The House Judiciary Committee’s Bipartisan Disaster
The House Judiciary Committee’s 702 reauthorization would be reauthorization in name only. It’s a repeal of one of the nation’s key intelligence authorities. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Preston Marquis, Molly Reynolds, and Benjamin Wittes on the Two House FISA Sec. 702 Bills
Where does FISA reauthorization stand in Congress? -
Expanding the Reverse Targeting Prohibition: A Back Door Repeal of 702?
While much of the 702 reauthorization debate has focused on the U.S. person query issue, another potential change—reverse targeting—could effectively repeal the authority. -
The House Seeks to Crown a (Section 702) Queen
Unpacking the competing bills and the unusual legislative maneuver central to this week’s House vote on Section 702 reauthorization. -
The Lawfare Podcast: The Complicated Politics of Ukraine Aid
What is the status of Ukraine aid? -
Rational Security: The “We’re Moving to Microsoft” Edition
This week, Scott and Quinta sat down with Molly Reynolds and Eugenia Lostri to talk through the week’s big national security news -
Two Bills and the Congressional Divide Over Section 702 Reauthorization
With FISA Section 702 soon set to expire, two Senate bills and a House report frame the reauthorization debate as it comes down to the wire. -
Lawfare No Bull: NCTC Director Abizaid, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, and FBI Director Wray Testify
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The Underappreciated Legacy of the War Powers Resolution
Half a century into its existence, the WPR has had a more substantial effect than many acknowledge—but not necessarily in the way its authors anticipated. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Mike Johnson’s National Security Agenda
What will the first test be for Speaker Johnson? -
Rational Security: The "Regulatory Cage Match" Edition
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Lawfare cyber fellow Eugenia Lostri to tackle some of the overlooked national security stories that have been percolating the past few weeks. -
Speaker Johnson’s First Test
The House is scheduled to vote this week on assistance to Israel—but not Ukraine. Can the new Speaker thread a tricky legislative needle?
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