The Russia Connection
Announcing 'Reflections on the Mueller Report,' a New Lawfare E-book
David Priess Thu, Jun 6, 2019, 4:58 PM
A new Lawfare Institute e-book, "Reflections on the Mueller Report," is now available on Kindle.
David Priess is the Chief Operating Officer of the Lawfare Institute. He is a writer and speaker on the presidency, national security, and intelligence. He served during the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations as a CIA officer, intelligence briefer, and as a State Department desk officer. His new book, "How To Get Rid of a President: History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives," conveys the stories of the many ways American presidents have left office. He is also the author of “The President’s Book of Secrets,” the first book about the top secret President’s Daily Brief and its recipients.
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Federal Law Enforcement
Robert Mueller’s Sense of Duty Illuminates His Tough Choices
David Priess Thu, May 30, 2019, 1:17 PM
Robert Mueller’s keen awareness of his legal requirements and restrictions drove his choices throughout the special counsel investigation about what he had to do and what he could not do.
Federal Law Enforcement
What Mueller Got Right
Gen. Michael V. Hayden, David Priess Wed, Apr 24, 2019, 11:09 AM
The text of the special counsel’s detailed, damning report is rightfully receiving much attention. Most analysis has nevertheless failed to appreciate the narrow channel Robert Mueller needed to navigate when crafting this report—and just how deftly he managed to do so.
Intelligence Community
Why Intelligence Leadership Won’t Resign in Response to Trump’s Criticisms
David Priess Thu, Jan 31, 2019, 6:04 PM
Among the many factors at play, here are four plausible reasons U.S. intelligence chiefs aren’t resigning in the wake of criticism from President Trump.
Job Announcements
Copy Editors, Come Work for Lawfare!
David Priess Mon, Jan 7, 2019, 2:53 PM
Lawfare is now accepting resumes from part-time freelance copy editors and proofreaders
Donald Trump
The Ethical Landmine of Undermining a President From Within
David Priess Mon, Nov 5, 2018, 2:29 PM
Those who style themselves as remaining in the Trump administration in order to subvert the president’s excesses risk subverting the rule of law.
Federal Law Enforcement
What I Learned From Briefing Robert Mueller
David Priess Thu, Apr 12, 2018, 4:00 PM
What being Robert Mueller’s daily intelligence briefer revealed about the special counsel—and how why it underscores that Mueller has conducted the special counsel investigation with integrity.