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Five Questions for Alan Dershowitz on the Criminalization of Political Differences
Benjamin Wittes Mon, Dec 4, 2017, 3:32 PM
There are a few problems with Dershowitz's thesis.
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Flynn’s Plea and the Significance of the Lying in the Russia Investigation
Bob Bauer Mon, Dec 4, 2017, 7:00 AM
Michael Flynn’s lies to the FBI are the latest in the series of falsehoods told to deny the extraordinary Trump-Russia relationship, and it is a mistake to assume that the former national security adviser acted without encouragement or direction.
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The Flynn Plea: A Quick and Dirty Analysis
Susan Hennessey, Matthew Kahn, Vanessa Sauter, Shannon Togawa Mercer, Benjamin Wittes Fri, Dec 1, 2017, 5:19 PM
Michael Flynn’s admissions provide new perspective on L’Affaire Russe and raise several questions about the knowledge and involvement of other senior members of the Trump administration.
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Michael Flynn Plea Agreement Documents
Matthew Kahn Fri, Dec 1, 2017, 9:44 AM
On Friday, the special counsel charged former national security adviser Michael Flynn for making false statements to the FBI.
Media Criticism
Alan Dershowitz’s Worries About the Russia Investigation and the Criminalization of Politics
Bob Bauer Fri, Dec 1, 2017, 7:00 AM
It is a not a criminalization of politics to investigate serious allegations of criminality in politics.
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The Lawfare Podcast: Andrei Soldatov on Russian Intel Ops and Surveillance
Vanessa Sauter Sun, Nov 12, 2017, 1:30 PM
Matters Russia have been prevalent in U.S. politics since news of the Kremlin’s meddling in the 2016 elections first surfaced. It's time to pay some serious attention to the Russian surveillance apparatus. Andrei Soldatov, a Russian investigative journalist and co-author of the book, “The Red Web,” brings a unique interpretation of the Kremlin’s actions as an independent reporter in the very country Americans find so confusing. Special guest host Alina Polyakova, David M.
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What to Make of the Latest Story About Flynn and Gulen?
Susan Hennessey, Benjamin Wittes Fri, Nov 10, 2017, 4:44 PM
Our take on the Wall Street Journal’s shocking story.
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What Does the Manafort-Gates Indictment Mean for FARA Enforcement?
Matthew Kahn Wed, Nov 8, 2017, 11:41 AM
Paul Manafort's arrest may signal that the Justice Department will start enforcing a law requiring lobbyists of foreign governments to register as foreign agents.
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Document: Carter Page House Intelligence Committee Hearing Transcript
Vanessa Sauter Mon, Nov 6, 2017, 9:00 PM
On Thursday, Carter Page, former foreign policy adviser to President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, provided testimony for the House Intelligence Committee. The full transcript of the hearing is available here or below.
Public Opinion
A Note of Caution for Robert Mueller: The Attacks on the Special Counsel are Working
Mieke Eoyang, Ben Freeman, Benjamin Wittes Thu, Nov 2, 2017, 2:00 PM
It appears that the wide array of attempts by the President and his political allies to muddy the waters on Mueller’s objectivity are working.