Documents
Justice Department Charges Four Chinese Nationals Working for Global Intrusion Campaign
Alvaro Marañon Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 12:47 PM
On July 16, the Department of Justice unsealed a grand jury indictment
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Transition 2020-2021
What Rules Apply to Government Records During a Presidential Transition?
Jeremy Gordon Wed, Dec 9, 2020, 10:22 AM
The current risk of document destruction warrants an explanation of an outgoing administration’s legal obligations to preserve government records and what happens to one administration’s records after its successor takes office.
pardons
Department of Justice Investigating Potential Pardon Bribery Scheme
Rohini Kurup Tue, Dec 1, 2020, 7:27 PM
A newly-unsealed court document shows that the Justice Department is investigating a possible scheme involving political contributions in exchange for a presidential pardon.
National Security Strategy
Document: White House CET Strategy
Alvaro Marañon Fri, Oct 16, 2020, 12:38 PM
The White House today released the National Critical and Emerging Technology Strategy. You can read the document here or below.
Executive Power
The Commerce Department Reveals the Scope of the TikTok and WeChat Sanctions
Robert Chesney Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 12:15 PM
The Commerce Department has announced which “transaction” scenarios will be covered by the IEEPA sanctions that go into effect against TikTok and WeChat on Sept. 20. Here’s what you need to know.
Executive Power
The Limits and Implications of the McGahn Case on White House Aide Immunity
Bob Bauer Wed, Dec 4, 2019, 8:06 AM
A decision with limited immediate consequences could have more impact over the long run in elevating the role of the president’s lawyers in future conflicts with Congress.
Cyber & Technology
A Security Failure in the White House
Susan Landau Fri, Nov 1, 2019, 2:59 PM
We all remember the conclusions of the January 2017 Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) report:
Impeachment
White House Releases Memorandum of Ukraine Call
Mikhaila Fogel Wed, Sep 25, 2019, 10:09 AM
The White House has released a memorandum of President Trump's July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The document is available here and below.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump and the Politically Weaponized Executive Branch
Bob Bauer Mon, Jun 24, 2019, 8:00 AM
There is no reason to doubt that in seeking reelection, President Trump will consider once more breaking or skirting laws or ethical limits to win. He has already proclaimed a willingness to accept campaign support from a foreign government, retreating only somewhat under public pressure.
Donald Trump
The White House Counsel and the Pending Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Bob Bauer Tue, Oct 30, 2018, 6:09 PM
Former White House Counsel Donald McGahn had his work cut out for him as legal adviser to this particular president, and his successor, Pat A. Cipollone, cannot expect an easier time. Among the looming challenges: whatever comes of special counsel Mueller’s investigation and, if the Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives, the potential institution of impeachment proceedings.