Unredacted emails tell the behind-the-scenes story of the officials who had to carry out the president’s unexplained hold on Ukraine military aid.

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Top legal ethics expert, Stephen Gillers, raises an issue hiding in plain site.

New video footage scraped from Parler, and former federal prosecutors' reactions.

As a result of obstructive efforts and other practical obstacles, Mueller’s team was unable to complete many of their intended investigative steps.

Klan Act expert and 1st Amendment expert assess Lt. Col. Vindman’s lawsuit against Trump associates for witness intimidation conspiracy.

I have seen up close the president’s disdain for democratic values... recent events should be put into the context of a continuous slide toward authoritarianism.

Today's Early Edition, a curated guide to major national security news and developments over the weekend.

Welcoming Adam Klasfeld as Just Security's new fellow.

A "Model Prosecution Memo" on the Conspiracy to Pressure Vice President Pence

A powerful essay by Lisa Monaco, who served in the Clinton, Bush, and Obama Justice Departments before as Assistant to the President.

Despite receiving intelligence that threatened an attack on the U.S. Capitol, intelligence agencies downplayed the risk of violence.

Lessons for the vote on whether to block witnesses and more in the Trump impeachment.

Former Acting Attorney General, who served in George HW Bush and Clinton administrations and as an advisor to several Presidents, calls for officials to resist unethical directives, report abuses...

Non-partisan group—including four past DC Bar presidents—files complaint with DC Bar Association against Attorney General William Barr.

According to the New York Times and Washington Post, Donald Trump's personal lawyer may have offered a pardon to Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn to get them to avoid cooperating with the special...

The indictment of the 13 Russians omitted a very obvious charge. Why? The answer reveals why Mueller may be going after American co-conspirators--including members of the Trump campaign--next.

Former lead prosecutor in Manafort's case analyzes book deal and Manafort's plea agreement which expressly addressed such a situation.

An expert analysis of how Manhattan' District Attorney Alvin Bragg may be playing a multi-level chess game in prosecution of Trump entities and associates.

Document: Full Text of Declaration of Former Senior U.S. Officials on National Emergency Declaration for Southern Border.

The suggestion that impeachment applies only when officials are in office is not consistent with the uniform practice of impeachments in US history.

"As someone who has served as an informal advisor to Republican and Democratic Presidents, it pains me to make this observation."

A report from the Manhattan courtroom on the hearing of former President Donald Trump's motion to dismiss DA Alvin Bragg's prosecution.

During the hearing with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Wednesday, some members of the House Judiciary Committee did not try to conceal their attempt to discredit and derail Special Counsel...

A highly detailed chronology of the year leading up to the attack on the Capitol.

"What the Hur report actually says is there is insufficient evidence of criminality, innocent explanations for the conduct, and affirmative evidence that Biden did not willfully withhold classified...

Experts of new group advising Ukraine explain Zelenskyy's new initiative to forge an international treaty to create a Fund from Russian assets and compensate victims of Russia's war of aggression.

A deep dive analysis of constitutional and statutory limits on use of any armed force in connection with the election, civil unrest, and protests.

What does that law say? How has DOJ used it in past? What alleged Trump conduct meets the elements of the crime?

Under Trump, the Senate is far too often being cut out of its key role in determining who fills senior executive branch positions.

Tracking the legal and political milestones in former President Trump's busy 2023-2024 court and campaign calendar.

Russia's claims are based on laws of neutrality that no longer hold. US and other states supporting Ukraine should reject such outdated arguments.

Tracking the legal and political milestones in former President Trump's busy 2023-2024 court and campaign calendar.

Analysis of Breaking News that an Arizona grand jury has indicted Trump associates for efforts to over 2020 presidential election.

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"If President Trump encouraged, rather than directed, Cohen to lie to Congress, the President would still be guilty of a federal crime involving an obstruction of justice."

Tracking the legal and political milestones in former President Trump's busy 2023-2024 court and campaign calendar.

The Oath Keepers' record of taking up arms against the government shows why Stewart Rhodes' request for leniency in sentencing should be roundly rejected.

Historian of political rhetoric and propaganda expert, professor Jennifer Mercieca annotates a recent Tucker Carlson presentation.

What should we make of former Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort’s lawsuit against Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, and the Justice Department? Here are some...

"The symbolic, diplomatic, and deterrent effects of a high-profile warrant are the ones to watch for in the coming weeks and months."

As the Russia investigations by special counsel Robert Mueller and Congress plow ahead, are there telltale signs that the White House is worried about the eventual findings? According to an assortm...

The strongest case involves statements to tax authorities falsely characterizing the payments to Michael Cohen as “legal fees.”

Former Acting Attorney General Stuart Gerson (served with Bill Barr in the George HW Bush administration) and Kristy Parker (15-year DOJ career) warn of the weaponization of the Justice Department in...

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A 28-page guide to the January 6th Committee’s findings to date and other publicly available information.

At a time when intelligence will be central to decisions about Iran, the gaps in leadership at the Office of the DNI are deeply concerning.

Must the president follow any specific procedures when declassifying government information? The answer is a resounding no.

“I testified at Barr's Senate confirmation hearing. … I am not saying here that I told you so. Rather, my warning was insufficiently dire.”

Likely trial start dates for former president Trump in DC, now that the Circuit Court has ruled and the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.

Witnesses to James Comey's phone calls with the President, "veiled threats" by Mr. Trump against the FBI Director and Deputy Director, and more.

Comprehensive chronology of Rep. Devin Nunes and his top aide Derek Harvey's alleged work with Giuliani and indicted businessman Lev Parnas.

"Pentagon officials may feel a sense of security that the congressional statute forecloses certain options. But does it?"

On Friday, the International Court of Justice in The Hague overwhelmingly rejected Russia’s jurisdictional objections to its hearing on the merits Ukraine’s legal claims for Russia’s violations of...

On April 17, 2024, NYU School of Law hosted a panel of experts to discuss whether a former President enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct that allegedly involved official acts during...

On Thursday, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing on whether Rep. Scott Perry (R-Penn.) is protected by the Speech or Debate Clause from the Jan. 6 criminal investigation....

According to the New York Times and Washington Post, Donald Trump's personal lawyer may have offered a pardon to Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn to get them to avoid cooperating with the special...

[Editor’s Note: In this special Just Security article, highly respected former member of the CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service, John Sipher examines the Steele dossier using methods that an intelli...

In its third public hearing Thursday, the January 6 Select Committee continued to establish a powerful criminal case that we analyze in the third edition of our criminal evidence tracker (available...

Two leading experts provide questions that the Supreme Court might ask the parties at oral argument concerning the DOJ prosecution of former president Trump, and the issue of presidential immunity in...

A curated weekday guide to major national security news and developments over the past 24 hours.

It would keep Trump’s lawyers from participating in the impeachment process if the White House continues to stonewall the House.

A detailed examination of how the reported facts match the criminal prohibitions of the Political Coercion Act and the Hatch Act.

Video from Parler of Roger Stone and Proud Boys leaders Enrique Tarrio and Ethan Nordean (aka Rufio Panman) night before Dec. 12 “Stop The Steal” rally in Washington DC.

Team Trump's shocking efforts to manipulate government institutions to overturn the 2020 election results echo despots abroad.

Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and Ryan Goodman drafted 10 lines of inquiry for Wray in advance of Tuesday's hearing.