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Deportation Inc. produced with @situ-research.bsky.social, is a new video series that dives into how immigration enforcement has expanded into a powerful, profit-driven ecosystem.
Watch the first two videos–an introduction and an episode focused on detention–now: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch the first two videos–an introduction and an episode focused on detention–now: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Lawfare Lecture: The Making of the MAGA New Right with Dr. Laura Field, Lecture 2 is now on YouTube.
@lkatfield.bsky.social discussed the Claremont Institute, its ideological roots, and its influence on the modern conservative movement and took audience questions. youtu.be/9vgjllhedLI
@lkatfield.bsky.social discussed the Claremont Institute, its ideological roots, and its influence on the modern conservative movement and took audience questions. youtu.be/9vgjllhedLI
Lawfare Lecture: The Making of the MAGA New Right with Dr. Laura Field, Lecture 2
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January 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Lawfare Lecture: The Making of the MAGA New Right with Dr. Laura Field, Lecture 2 is now on YouTube.
@lkatfield.bsky.social discussed the Claremont Institute, its ideological roots, and its influence on the modern conservative movement and took audience questions. youtu.be/9vgjllhedLI
@lkatfield.bsky.social discussed the Claremont Institute, its ideological roots, and its influence on the modern conservative movement and took audience questions. youtu.be/9vgjllhedLI
Timothy Heath delves into the claims that China's military can beat the U.S. military, and finds that its ability to outfight the U.S. military is seriously overstated. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Chinese Military Is Built for Politics, Not Fighting Wars
China’s military possesses some dangerous weapons, but its ability to outfight the U.S. military is seriously overstated.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Timothy Heath delves into the claims that China's military can beat the U.S. military, and finds that its ability to outfight the U.S. military is seriously overstated. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
On Dec. 17, the House Judiciary Committee conducted a closed-door deposition of former Special Counsel Jack Smith focused on the criminal cases Smith brought against President Trump in 2022. Read the deposition transcript, from Isabel Arroyo.
House Judiciary Committee Releases Jack Smith Deposition Transcript
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his two criminal cases against Trump in 2022.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
On Dec. 17, the House Judiciary Committee conducted a closed-door deposition of former Special Counsel Jack Smith focused on the criminal cases Smith brought against President Trump in 2022. Read the deposition transcript, from Isabel Arroyo.
Today's Lawfare Daily is a Jan. 4 livestream where
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org sat down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, and Loren Voss to discuss the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. youtube.com/live/KdwSM6T...
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org sat down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, and Loren Voss to discuss the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. youtube.com/live/KdwSM6T...
January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Today's Lawfare Daily is a Jan. 4 livestream where
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org sat down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, and Loren Voss to discuss the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. youtube.com/live/KdwSM6T...
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org sat down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, and Loren Voss to discuss the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. youtube.com/live/KdwSM6T...
This conversation is live! Tune in here: youtube.com/live/nwqa1cv...
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This conversation is live! Tune in here: youtube.com/live/nwqa1cv...
In 1 hour, join @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @sranderson.bsky.social, @annabower.bsky.social, @rparloff.bsky.social, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social and @michael-feinberg.bsky.social to discuss the Supreme Court's decision on National Guard deployments, and more.
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 5
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In 1 hour, join @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @sranderson.bsky.social, @annabower.bsky.social, @rparloff.bsky.social, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social and @michael-feinberg.bsky.social to discuss the Supreme Court's decision on National Guard deployments, and more.
Over the past 15 years, efforts by governments and NGOs to tackle the unconstrained proliferation of commercial spyware have failed to provide comprehensive governance responses. Elaine Korzak identifies three challenges to the efforts to effectively govern spyware.
The Key Challenges of Governing Commercial Spyware
Efforts to govern commercial spyware will continue yielding marginal progress unless three key problems are addressed.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Over the past 15 years, efforts by governments and NGOs to tackle the unconstrained proliferation of commercial spyware have failed to provide comprehensive governance responses. Elaine Korzak identifies three challenges to the efforts to effectively govern spyware.
🚨 Starting in 1 HOUR 🚨
At 3pm ET, watch @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discuss the U.S. strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture with Senior Editor @sranderson.bsky.social, Foreign Policy Editor Dana Stuster, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
At 3pm ET, watch @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discuss the U.S. strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture with Senior Editor @sranderson.bsky.social, Foreign Policy Editor Dana Stuster, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🚨 Starting in 1 HOUR 🚨
At 3pm ET, watch @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discuss the U.S. strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture with Senior Editor @sranderson.bsky.social, Foreign Policy Editor Dana Stuster, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
At 3pm ET, watch @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discuss the U.S. strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture with Senior Editor @sranderson.bsky.social, Foreign Policy Editor Dana Stuster, and Public Service Fellow Loren Voss here: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
TOMORROW: On Jan. 4 at 3pm ET, Lawfare's @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org will sit down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, & @atabatabai.bsky.social to discuss the what we know—and don't—about the US strike on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro's capture, and the legal issues raised by the operation
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
TOMORROW: On Jan. 4 at 3pm ET, Lawfare's @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org will sit down with @sranderson.bsky.social, Dana Stuster, & @atabatabai.bsky.social to discuss the what we know—and don't—about the US strike on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro's capture, and the legal issues raised by the operation
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"Jacob Kushner’s gripping and timely book “Look Away” provides the first comprehensive account of the NSU serial killers and their victims."
Annette Weinke reviews Kushner's new book on the investigation and trial of a far-right terrorist organization that targeted immigrants in Germany.
Annette Weinke reviews Kushner's new book on the investigation and trial of a far-right terrorist organization that targeted immigrants in Germany.
Germany’s Longest, Biggest, and Most Contested Criminal Trial
A review of Jacob Kushner, “Look Away: A True Story of Murders, Bombings, and a Far-Right Campaign to Rid Germany of Immigrants,” (Hachette, 2024).
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January 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
"Jacob Kushner’s gripping and timely book “Look Away” provides the first comprehensive account of the NSU serial killers and their victims."
Annette Weinke reviews Kushner's new book on the investigation and trial of a far-right terrorist organization that targeted immigrants in Germany.
Annette Weinke reviews Kushner's new book on the investigation and trial of a far-right terrorist organization that targeted immigrants in Germany.
Today's Lawfare Daily is Lawfare's annual "Ask Us Anything" mailbag episode where Lawfare contributors answered listener-submitted questions about what has occurred in 2025. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
January 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Today's Lawfare Daily is Lawfare's annual "Ask Us Anything" mailbag episode where Lawfare contributors answered listener-submitted questions about what has occurred in 2025. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...
On Monday, Jan. 5 at noon ET, join Editor in Chief @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, Senior Editors @annabower.bsky.social @rparloff.bsky.social @mollyroberts.bsky.social @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, & Public Service Fellow @michael-feinberg.bsky.social for the Trials of the Trump Administration
January 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM
On Monday, Jan. 5 at noon ET, join Editor in Chief @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, Senior Editors @annabower.bsky.social @rparloff.bsky.social @mollyroberts.bsky.social @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, & Public Service Fellow @michael-feinberg.bsky.social for the Trials of the Trump Administration
ICYMI: Watch the first lecture in Dr. Laura Field's lecture series, "The Making of the MAGA New Right."
The second class will be on YouTube on Jan. 5. You can register to attend the third lecture live on Jan. 7 by becoming a Lawfare supporter at lawfare.substack.com.
The second class will be on YouTube on Jan. 5. You can register to attend the third lecture live on Jan. 7 by becoming a Lawfare supporter at lawfare.substack.com.
Lawfare Lecture: The Making of the MAGA New Right with Dr. Laura Field, Lecture 1
In her first lecture, Dr. Laura Field discussed her new book, “Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right.” She explored the intellectual movement that has emerged around Trumpism, detailing the…
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January 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
ICYMI: Watch the first lecture in Dr. Laura Field's lecture series, "The Making of the MAGA New Right."
The second class will be on YouTube on Jan. 5. You can register to attend the third lecture live on Jan. 7 by becoming a Lawfare supporter at lawfare.substack.com.
The second class will be on YouTube on Jan. 5. You can register to attend the third lecture live on Jan. 7 by becoming a Lawfare supporter at lawfare.substack.com.
A lot happened in 2025–from the deployment of National Guard in cities across the country to airstrikes in the Caribbean to DOGE's incursion into executive agencies to the weaponization of the Justice Department—and we covered it all.
Lawfare contributors reflect back on the year that was:
Lawfare contributors reflect back on the year that was:
The Year That Was (2025)
The issues—and Lawfare coverage—that kept our editors up at night in 2025.
www.lawfaremedia.org
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
A lot happened in 2025–from the deployment of National Guard in cities across the country to airstrikes in the Caribbean to DOGE's incursion into executive agencies to the weaponization of the Justice Department—and we covered it all.
Lawfare contributors reflect back on the year that was:
Lawfare contributors reflect back on the year that was:
"The year ends with The Situation looking quite different from how The Situation looked as the year swept in. It is less of a juggernaut. It is more vulnerable for all its continued swagger. It has found that it has opposition," writes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org.
The Situation: Comments on the Meta-Situation
One year of The Situation.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"The year ends with The Situation looking quite different from how The Situation looked as the year swept in. It is less of a juggernaut. It is more vulnerable for all its continued swagger. It has found that it has opposition," writes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org.
“Deportation, Inc.," produced with @situ-research.bsky.social, is a videos series investigating how United States immigration enforcement has evolved into a rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar industry.
Watch the first two videos now:
Watch the first two videos now:
Deportation Inc.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“Deportation, Inc.," produced with @situ-research.bsky.social, is a videos series investigating how United States immigration enforcement has evolved into a rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar industry.
Watch the first two videos now:
Watch the first two videos now:
Lawfare Contributing Editor @noupside.bsky.social discusses the systematic dismantling of America's election integrity capacity by the Trump administration in 2025 on Lawfare Daily.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Lawfare Contributing Editor @noupside.bsky.social discusses the systematic dismantling of America's election integrity capacity by the Trump administration in 2025 on Lawfare Daily.
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For the past few years, I've made a collage for @lawfaremedia.org's year-end wrap up "The Year That Was."
It brings me no joy to present my collage for 2025
(sorry)
It brings me no joy to present my collage for 2025
(sorry)
December 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
For the past few years, I've made a collage for @lawfaremedia.org's year-end wrap up "The Year That Was."
It brings me no joy to present my collage for 2025
(sorry)
It brings me no joy to present my collage for 2025
(sorry)
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I wrote a lot for @lawfaremedia.org this year. I expect that 2026 will require an equal amount of coverage on executive power, administrative law, and the federal workforce.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
This year, Lawfare senior editors and contributors provided timely analysis of the many thorny legal national security issues that arose.
Check out Lawfare's most read articles of the year ⬇️
Check out Lawfare's most read articles of the year ⬇️
December 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I wrote a lot for @lawfaremedia.org this year. I expect that 2026 will require an equal amount of coverage on executive power, administrative law, and the federal workforce.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
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If you value what @lawfaremedia.org does please consider supporting us!
This year, Lawfare senior editors and contributors provided timely analysis of the many thorny legal national security issues that arose.
Check out Lawfare's most read articles of the year ⬇️
Check out Lawfare's most read articles of the year ⬇️
December 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This year, Lawfare senior editors and contributors provided timely analysis of the many thorny legal national security issues that arose.
Check out Lawfare's most read articles of the year ⬇️
Check out Lawfare's most read articles of the year ⬇️
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