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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...
On Jan. 3, the Justice Department unsealed a four count indictment against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, his wife, and four other Venezuelan nationals which includes charges related to cocaine trafficking and illegal weapons possession. Read the indictment, from Isabel Arroyo.
Justice Department Unseals Superseding Indictment in Maduro Case
The four-count indictment includes charges of cocaine trafficking and illegal weapons possession.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
On Jan. 3, the Justice Department unsealed a four count indictment against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, his wife, and four other Venezuelan nationals which includes charges related to cocaine trafficking and illegal weapons possession. Read the indictment, from Isabel Arroyo.
In a livestream on Jan. 4, Lawfare Public Service Fellow Loren Voss discussed the United States's actions in Venezuela and whether the United States is at war with Venezuela. youtube.com/live/KdwSM6T...
January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
In a livestream on Jan. 4, Lawfare Public Service Fellow Loren Voss discussed the United States's actions in Venezuela and whether the United States is at war with Venezuela. youtube.com/live/KdwSM6T...
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I spoke here relatively briefly about Jack Smith’s recent testimony, and what sets him apart from other Special Counsels.
Today's Lawfare Daily is a Jan. 5 livestream where @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @annabower.bsky.social, @sranderson.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @michael-feinberg.bsky.social, and @katherinepomps.bsky.social discussed the arraignment of Nicolás Maduro, and more.
January 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I spoke here relatively briefly about Jack Smith’s recent testimony, and what sets him apart from other Special Counsels.
On Jan. 3 U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. @sranderson.bsky.social assesses the Trump administration's likely legal justifications & whether those same justifications would hold in a "second wave" of military operations that could include boots on the ground.
The Law of Deposing Nicolás Maduro
Recent U.S. actions in Venezuela underscore the president’s broad authority to use military force. But threats of a “second wave” may still run up against its limits.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
On Jan. 3 U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. @sranderson.bsky.social assesses the Trump administration's likely legal justifications & whether those same justifications would hold in a "second wave" of military operations that could include boots on the ground.
Today's Lawfare Daily is a Jan. 5 livestream where @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @annabower.bsky.social, @sranderson.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @michael-feinberg.bsky.social, and @katherinepomps.bsky.social discussed the arraignment of Nicolás Maduro, and more.
January 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Today's Lawfare Daily is a Jan. 5 livestream where @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org, @annabower.bsky.social, @sranderson.bsky.social, @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @michael-feinberg.bsky.social, and @katherinepomps.bsky.social discussed the arraignment of Nicolás Maduro, and more.
In the Situation, @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org and Olivia Manes discuss Judge Xinis's opinion ordering the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the extraordinary evidentiary record it cited of government lies and misconduct in the case.
The Situation: One Judicial Opinion That Sums Up Everything
Judge Paula Xinis’s opinion last month in the Abrego Garcia case is worth a deeper read.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
In the Situation, @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org and Olivia Manes discuss Judge Xinis's opinion ordering the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the extraordinary evidentiary record it cited of government lies and misconduct in the case.
On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol revisit Lawfare’s January 6 Project.
You can find our coverage of the attack which explores the many legal and policy issues that arose, as well as a repository of significant documents, congressional hearings, and other materials.
You can find our coverage of the attack which explores the many legal and policy issues that arose, as well as a repository of significant documents, congressional hearings, and other materials.
The Jan. 6 Project
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January 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol revisit Lawfare’s January 6 Project.
You can find our coverage of the attack which explores the many legal and policy issues that arose, as well as a repository of significant documents, congressional hearings, and other materials.
You can find our coverage of the attack which explores the many legal and policy issues that arose, as well as a repository of significant documents, congressional hearings, and other materials.
Yesterday, Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arraigned in U.S. federal court on narcoterrorism and drug-trafficking charges. @katherinepomps.bsky.social was there. Read her dispatch from SDNY:
‘Me Considero Prisionero de Guerra’: Maduro Arraigned in Federal Court
A dispatch from the Jan. 5 hearing in the Southern District of New York.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Yesterday, Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arraigned in U.S. federal court on narcoterrorism and drug-trafficking charges. @katherinepomps.bsky.social was there. Read her dispatch from SDNY:
@amichaic.bsky.social and @yuvalshany.bsky.social explain the controversy over who has the authority to oversee inquiry into Israel’s military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi regarding actions she took while investigating allegations of wrongdoing by the IDF and the broader implications.
The Sde Teiman Crisis and the Assault on Israel’s Rule of Law
The court’s ruling about who can oversee an obstruction of justice investigation into military officials has broad rule-of-law implications.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
@amichaic.bsky.social and @yuvalshany.bsky.social explain the controversy over who has the authority to oversee inquiry into Israel’s military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi regarding actions she took while investigating allegations of wrongdoing by the IDF and the broader implications.
Today is the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol.
On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social sat down with @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @qjurecic.bsky.social, and @mollyereynolds.bsky.social to discuss what Congress has done, what it hasn’t, and the legacy of Jan. 6.
On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social sat down with @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @qjurecic.bsky.social, and @mollyereynolds.bsky.social to discuss what Congress has done, what it hasn’t, and the legacy of Jan. 6.
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Today is the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol.
On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social sat down with @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @qjurecic.bsky.social, and @mollyereynolds.bsky.social to discuss what Congress has done, what it hasn’t, and the legacy of Jan. 6.
On Lawfare Daily, @nkorpett.bsky.social sat down with @ericcolumbus.bsky.social, @qjurecic.bsky.social, and @mollyereynolds.bsky.social to discuss what Congress has done, what it hasn’t, and the legacy of Jan. 6.
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.
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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: