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Welcome to Lawfare No Bull. We have been doing no bull podcasts, mostly for congressional hearings for a long time on the Lawfare podcast feed, we decided to do more of them incorporating a wider range of the public sound of the world of National Security
So we spun it off as its own podcast. No Bull Lawfare. It will feature primary source audio from a range of sources, speeches, congressional hearings, court proceedings, think tank events, things that we think are interesting and that we think you’ll think are interesting. Sometimes edited, sometimes not.
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FBI Director Kash Patel Testifies Before the House Judiciary Committee Sep 23, 2025

On September 17, FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the House Judiciary Committee in an annual hearing entitled “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” The committee questioned Patel about the firing of FBI agents involved in investigating President Trump, the Jeffrey Epstein case, the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, and more.

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FBI Director Kash Patel Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sep 18, 2025

On September 16, FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in an annual hearing entitled “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” The committee questioned Patel about the firing of FBI agents involved in investigating President Trump, the Jeffrey Epstein case, the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, and more.

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House Appropriations Subcommittee Holds Department of Defense Oversight Hearing Jun 12, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On June 10, the House Appropriations Subcommittee held an oversight hearing for the Department of Defense. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, and Bryn MacDonnell, Special Assistant Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, testified before the committee. Members of the committee questioned the witnesses about the delay in receiving the Department’s FY2026 budget, investments in submarines, the cost of deploying troops to Los Angeles, cuts to personnel and programs, and more.

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House Intelligence Committee Holds Worldwide Threats Hearing Mar 27, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On March 26, the House Intelligence Committee held the annual Worldwide Threats hearing based on the Annual Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, National Security Agency and Central Security Service Director Timothy Haugh, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse testified before the committee. Members of the intelligence committee questioned the witnesses about their participation in a Signal group chat that discussed plans to conduct strikes in Yemen, threats posed by Russia and China, the intelligence community’s assessment of emerging threats, and more.

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Senate Intelligence Committee Holds Worldwide Threats Hearing Mar 27, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On March 25, the Senate Intelligence Committee held the annual Worldwide Threats hearing based on the Annual Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel, National Security Agency and Central Security Service Director Timothy Haugh, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse testified before the committee. Members of the intelligence committee questioned the witnesses about their participation in a Signal group chat that discussed plans to conduct strikes in Yemen, threats posed by Russia and China, the intelligence community’s assessment of emerging threats, and more.

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D.C. Circuit Hears Oral Argument in J.G.G. v. Trump Mar 26, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On March 24, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments on whether to stay a temporary restraining order issued on March 15—which bars summary removals of alleged members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal gang—under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The panel, composed of Judge Patricia Millet, Judge Justin Miller, and Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, asked attorneys about the lack of notice and process given to migrants, why the migrants couldn’t have just filed habeas petitions, and why the lawyers filed in D.C. rather than Texas.

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Confirmation Hearing for Deputy Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Feb 13, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Feb. 12, the Senate Judiciary Committee held the confirmation hearing of deputy attorney general nominee Todd Blanche. The Committee questioned Blanche about his representation of President Donald Trump in multiple criminal cases, whether he would recuse himself from future Department of Justice investigations into cases against Trump, the firings at the department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Feb 03, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 30, the Senate Judiciary Committee held the confirmation hearing of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director nominee Kash Patel. The Committee questioned Patel about his role in the Jan. 6 choir, his “enemies list” and views on political retribution, his testimony before the grand jury in the classified documents case, plans for the FBI if confirmed, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Jan 31, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 30, the Senate Intelligence Committee held a confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard. The Committee questioned Gabbard about her views on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, her opinion of Edward Snowden, her 2017 meeting with Syria’s then-president Bashar Assad, her reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Health and Human Services Nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Jan 31, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 29 and 30, Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared for confirmation hearings before the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions respectively. The Committees questioned Kennedy about topics that may be of interest to Lawfare listeners, including his views on vaccines–particularly COVID and measles—health institutions such as the NIH and CDC, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Kristi Noem Jan 23, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 17, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held the confirmation hearing of Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem. The Committee questioned Noem about immigration, domestic terrorism, disaster relief assistance, the Secret Service, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Jan 16, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee held the confirmation hearing of presumptive attorney general nominee Pam Bondi. The Committee questioned Bondi about how she will approach issues such as violent crime and immigration, her view of presumptive FBI director nominee Kash Patel, and how she will maintain the independence of the Department of Justice if the president makes unlawful or normatively improper demands of the department.

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Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio Jan 16, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 15, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held the confirmation hearing of presumptive secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio. The Committee questioned Sen. Rubio about his views on U.S. relations with China, his support for Taiwan and Ukraine, humanitarian crises in Haiti and Sudan, the Israel-Gaza War, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe Jan 16, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 15, the Senate Intelligence Committee held the confirmation hearing for presumptive CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe. The Committee questioned Ratcliffe about his commitment to nonpartisanship, how the CIA can keep pace with U.S. adversaries’ technological advances, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and more.

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Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Jan 15, 2025

Today on Lawfare No Bull: On Jan. 14, the Senate Armed Services Committee held the confirmation hearing of presumptive Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. The Committee questioned Hegseth about his past comments on women in the military, qualifications for the role, “wokeness” and DEI, plans to reform the Navy, allegations of sexual assault, and more.

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Sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump Jan 10, 2025

On January 10, New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge” in the New York hush money case, in which Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts. Trump will face no jail time, financial penalties, or probation. The sentencing marked an end to the only case against Trump that reached trial and makes Trump the first president to take office as a convicted felon.

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Defense Secretary LLoyd Austin Testifies on the Defense Budget May 09, 2024

On May 8, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown testified during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on President Joe Biden’s 2025 Defense Budget Request. Several senators inquired about the Biden administration and Defense Department’s decision to pause the shipment of aid and weapons to Israel amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. Secretary Austin confirmed that one shipment of “high-payload munitions” was paused as the department “re-evaluated some of the security assistance” that the U.S. was providing. In response to a number of questions, Austin asserted that the U.S.’s support for Israel remains “iron-clad.” Other topics were covered by the Committee, including deterrence, nuclear capabilities, border security, and more.

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Trump v. United States Oral Arguments at the United States Supreme Court Apr 26, 2024

On April 25, 2024 the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Trump v. United States, former President Trump's appeal of the D.C. Circuit's rejection of his claim that presidential immunity shields him from being prosecuted by special counsel Jack Smith for alleged attempts to subvert the outcomes of the 2020 presidential election. D. John Sauer represented Trump. Michael Dreeben represented the Justice Department. Oral argument began at 10am.

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Michael Roman’s Motion Hearing to Push for Fulton County’s D.A. Fani Willis’s Removal From The Case Feb 14, 2024

On February 12th, 2024, Judge Scott McAfee held a motions hearing in Fulton County Superior Court. The hearing centered on several motions to quash filed by individuals who received subpoenas to testify or produce documents ahead of an evidentiary hearing on whether district attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting Donald Trump and others. Judge McAfee did not immediately rule on the motions to quash.

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Israel Makes Oral Arguments Countering South Africa’s Genocide Claims in the ICJ Jan 17, 2024

On Jan. 12, Israel delivered oral arguments rejecting South Africa’s claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In South Africa v. Israel, South Africa alleges that Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza has violated the 1948 Convention Against Genocide. At this stage of the proceedings, South Africa seeks a directive, or “provisional measure,” from the ICJ that would order Israel to stop operations in Gaza on the basis that South Africa’s claims are plausible and that irreparable harm is possible if Israeli operations continue.

Among other arguments, Israel’s representatives contend that the ICJ lacks jurisdiction, as there is no “dispute” over whether Israel has committed genocide; the standards of irreparable harm and urgency required to establish provisional measures are not satisfied, as Israel has taken pains to mitigate civilian harm by asking civilians to leave conflict areas and allowing substantial levels of humanitarian aid to pass into Gaza; and provisional measures halting Israeli operations would violate Israel’s inherent right to self-defense.

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ICJ Hears South Africa’s Oral Arguments in Genocide Case Against Israel Jan 12, 2024

On Jan. 11, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held a public hearing in the case of South Africa v. Israel, on whether Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza. In its first public hearing of the case, the ICJ heard the South African legal delegation’s oral arguments, in which they alleged that Israel’s actions in Gaza have violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention of 1948. South Africa also argued that the court should grant the nine provisional measures requested in its complaint against Israel, including ordering the halt of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip while the case is ongoing.

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Oral Arguments in Colorado Section 3 Appeal Dec 08, 2023

On Dec. 6, the Colorado Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the appeal of the Denver District Court decision that found that former President Donald Trump “engaged in insurrection” but could not be disqualified from primary and general election ballots in Colorado because of the language of Section 3. The arguments in front of the state supreme court centered on whether the presidency is an “office…under the United States,” whether the president is “an officer of the United States,” whether Trump engaged in insurrection, and how the issues may conflict with Trump’s First Amendment rights.

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FBI Director Wray Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee Dec 06, 2023

On Dec. 5, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary in a hearing entitled “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” The committee questioned Wray about FISA Section 702 reauthorization, sextortion and child sexual exploitation, the rise in hate crimes across America, and more.

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Six Hours Worth of Motions Arguments in Fulton County Dec 05, 2023

On Dec. 1 in Fulton County, Judge Scott McAfee heard arguments from the State and several of the 15 defendants on a number of motions related to First Amendment concerns, the scheduling of an eventual trial, discovery matters, and general and special demurrers. Judge McAfee did not immediately rule on any of the motions.

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Harrison Floyd’s Bond Revocation Hearing Nov 30, 2023

On Nov. 21, in a hearing in Fulton County, Judge Scott McAfee heard arguments on whether Harrison Floyd, the former leader of a group called Black Voices for Trump, should have his bail revoked for using X, formerly known as Twitter, to indirectly communicate with witnesses. Judge McAfee determined that the most appropriate solution is to amend Floyd’s conditions of release, not remand him to custody.

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D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Gag Order Arguments Nov 22, 2023

On Nov. 20, the three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on the gag order imposed on former President Donald J. Trump by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan in the Jan. 6 case. The three judge panel pressed Trump’s lawyer, D. John Sauer, on whether any limit can be imposed on political speech related to a court proceeding and whether a gag order could be imposed on Trump to proactively protect the people involved in proceedings. The judges questioned Justice Department attorney Cecil Vandevender on the breadth of the gag order.

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Hearing on Proposed Protective Orders for Fulton County Discovery Nov 17, 2023

On Nov. 15, Judge Scott McAfee heard arguments from defendants in the Fulton County election interference case on the State’s emergency motion for a protective order and defendant David Shafer’s response in opposition and proposed protective order. The State had proposed a blanket protective order for all discovery, while Shafer proposed a protective order that would only apply to discovery deemed sensitive. The State agreed to Shafer’s proposed order, as did most other co-defendants. The media intervenors in the case lodged a vigorous objection.

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Oral Arguments on Motions to Quash Harrison Floyd’s Subpoenas in Fulton County Court Nov 04, 2023

On Nov. 3, in a hearing in Fulton County, Judge Scott McAfee heard arguments on motions from the Georgia Secretary of State, the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk, and the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections to quash defendant Harrison Floyd’s subpoenas for access to elections data from the 2020 election. During the hearing, Floyd’s counsel withdrew its subpoena of the Board of Elections and Judge McAfee asked the Secretary of State and Superior Court Clerk for more details on the burden these subpoenas would create and how to protect potential personal identifying information.

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NCTC Director Abizaid, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, and FBI Director Wray Testify Nov 01, 2023

On Oct. 31, NCTC Director Christine Abizaid, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in a hearing entitled “Threats to the Homeland.” The committee questioned the witnesses about terrorism threats facing the country, issues related to the southern border, antisemitic and faith-related violence and threats, and more.

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Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty Oct 25, 2023

On Oct. 24, Jenna Ellis, a former Trump lawyer, pleaded guilty to one felony count in the Fulton County election interference case. Ellis will serve five years of probation and agreed to testify against other defendants in the case. Ellis’s plea comes days after co-defendants Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell pleaded guilty.

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Former Trump Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro Pleads Guilty Oct 25, 2023

On Oct. 20, Kenneth Chesebro, a former Trump lawyer and alleged architect of the “fake electors scheme,” pleaded guilty to one felony count in the Fulton County election interference case. Chesebro will serve five years of probation and agreed to testify against other defendants in the Fulton County case. Chesebro’s plea comes one day after co-defendant Sidney Powell pleaded guilty.

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Former Trump Lawyer Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty Oct 19, 2023

On Oct. 19, Sidney Powell, a former Trump lawyer and one of 19 defendants in the Fulton County election interference case, pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor charges, including conspiracy to commit intentional interference of election duties. Powell will serve six years of probation and agreed to testify against the remaining defendants in the Fulton County case.

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Debating the Juror Questionnaire in Fulton County Oct 19, 2023

On Oct. 16, in a hearing in Fulton County court, Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell’s attorneys haggled with prosecutors over questions in the jury selection questionnaire that will be handed out to potential jurors on Friday Oct. 20. Judge Scott McAfee focused on eliminating repetitive questions.

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Hearings on Pre-Trial Motions in Fulton County Court Oct 13, 2023

On Oct. 10 and 11, Judge Scott McAfee heard arguments on a number of pre-trial motions in the Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell trial in Fulton County Court, including motions to dismiss the indictment and motions to dismiss the racketeering charges. The audio from the two hearings has been edited and put together here with a break in the middle.

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Trump Co-Defendant in Fulton County Case Pleads Guilty Oct 03, 2023

On Sept. 29, Scott Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman and one of the 19 defendants in the Fulton County election interference case, pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor charges in exchange for probation. As part of the deal, he agreed to testify against other defendants in the Fulton County case.

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AG Merrick Garland Testifies in Front of House Judiciary Committee Sep 22, 2023

On Sept. 20, Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee in a hearing entitled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice.” The committee questioned Garland about the Hunter Biden investigations, the role of special counsels, the Department of Justice’s actions related to January 6th, and more.

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Judge McAfee Orders Separate Trial for Chesebro and Powell Sep 14, 2023

On Sept. 14, in a hearing in Fulton County, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee granted an expedited trial schedule for former Trump lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, separate from their 17 other co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. The hearing also covered the defendants’ motion to unseal transcripts of witness testimony before the special purpose grand jury. During the hearing, the prosecution handed over a list of names of the 30 unindicted co-conspirators to the defendants’ lawyers.

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The House Judiciary Committee on the Durham Report Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss Special Counsel John Durham’s recently released report that examined the origins and conduct surrounding the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation into allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The committee heard testimony from Durham.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Talks TikTok Mar 30, 2023

On March 23, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing to discuss TikTok and the social media company’s association with the Chinese government. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified about the Chinese Communist Party’s access to American user data, misinformation on the platform, TikTok’s “Project Texas,” and more.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Talks Justice Department Oversight Mar 23, 2023

On March 1, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine Oversight of the Department of Justice. The committee heard from attorney general Merrick Garland, who discussed topics ranging from Section 230 reform to climate change to FISA’s Section 702 and more.

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D.C. Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in Scott Perry Case Feb 27, 2023

On Feb. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments in a case concerning the Justice Department’s efforts to access Representative Scott Perry’s phone. This is part of the department’s investigation into efforts by former President Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. The government is trying to access the phone amid congressional probes that claim Perry was an important ally to Trump in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The arguments abruptly ended as the court switched into sealed arguments.

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Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Twitter Inc. v. Taamneh Feb 23, 2023

On Feb. 22, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Twitter v. Taamneh, a case that deals with the liability of platforms that host or promote terrorist material. This case addresses the scope of the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, arguing that Twitter aided and abetted ISIS by hosting and promoting its content on its platform.

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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Gonzalez, et al. v. Google Feb 21, 2023

On Feb. 21, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Gonzalez v. Google, a case challenging the scope of protections provided by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The Gonzalez complaint argues that YouTube’s recommendation algorithm provides assistance to ISIS by amplifying its content as well as allowing it to recruit new members by sharing materials on the platform.

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The Final Meeting of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Dec 22, 2022

On Dec. 19, the House Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol held its final public meeting to summarize its findings from its investigation. In the meeting, the committee also voted on criminal referrals and the release of its final report. The executive summary of the report was publicly released following the meeting.

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The Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Moore v. Harper Dec 14, 2022

On Dec. 7, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, addressing the issue of the North Carolina state legislature’s heavily gerrymandered congressional districts. The state legislature argues that the state Supreme Court lacks the legal authority to review this issue, as that authority is given to the legislature itself, according to the Constitution’s elections clause.

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D.C. Circuit Hears Arguments in Blassingame v. Trump Dec 08, 2022

On Dec. 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral arguments in Blassingame v. Trump, regarding whether former President Donald Trump should receive absolute civil immunity for allegations related to his Jan. 6, 2021 “Save America” rally and his conduct surrounding the subsequent attack on the Capitol. Trump appealed the D.C. district court’s February ruling on this issue, which did not grant him immunity.

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The Eleventh Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in the Trump Mar-a-Lago Case Nov 23, 2022

On Nov. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument in the case regarding the storage of classified documents at former president Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence and the subsequent seizure of those documents by the Justice Department. Justice Department prosecutors argued the merits of their appeal of District Judge Aileen Cannon’s appointment of a special master to review the seized documents.

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Day 9, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Oct 14, 2022

On October 13, the House Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol held its ninth public hearing. The first committee hearing since July, this was an inquiry into former President Donald Trump’s “state of mind, intentions, and motivations.” Unlike previous hearings, the committee did not hear any live testimony. It did, however, present new evidence about the events on and around Jan. 6, including outside communication with the secret service, internal secret service messages, and video footage of members of congress in an undisclosed location while the Capitol was being breached by rioters. At the conclusion of the hearing, the committee unanimously voted to subpoena former President Trump for documents and testimony relating to the attack on the Capitol. Cheney asserted that the committee is “obligated to seek answers from the man who set this all in motion.”

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Day 8, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jul 22, 2022

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Day 7, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jul 13, 2022

On Tuesday, July 12th, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol held its seventh public hearing. The hearing first focused on the explosive meeting in the White House on December 18th, when lawyer Sydney Powell and Michael Flynn, former Trump National Security Advisor, fought with Pat Cipollone and other close Trump advisors.

The hearing then focused on former President Trump's tweet, soon after this meeting, that called his supporters to a rally in Washington on January 6th. The committee showed how this tweet galvanized extremist groups, like the Proud Boys and the Oathkeepers, to organize and coordinate ahead of the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

The committee also heard testimony from Jason Van Tatenhove, the former Oathkeeper spokesman, and Stephen Ayres, a Trump supporter who stormed the Capitol on January 6th.

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Day 6, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jun 29, 2022

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Day 5, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jun 24, 2022

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Day 4, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jun 22, 2022

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Day 3, House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jun 17, 2022

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GWU Symposium on Threats at Home and Abroad Jun 16, 2022

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Hearing Two: United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jun 14, 2022

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United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack Jun 10, 2022

The following are highlights from the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack on the Capitol. This hearing took place on June 9, 2022.

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A Conversation With DAG Lisa Monaco at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics May 19, 2022

Earlier this month, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco spoke at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics about the role of the Department of Justice in a time of intense partisan division. She discussed the rule of law, impartiality, institutional reform at the Justice Department and more. The audio for this event was provided by the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

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Matt Olsen Talks Cyber Threats and the ODNI’s Latest Report May 03, 2022

On April 29th, at the 2022 Verify Conference hosted by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Aspen Institute, journalist Aruna Viswanatha hosted a fireside chat with Matt Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division at the Justice Department. They discussed the report published earlier that day from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that disclosed, for the first time, that the FBI had searched the section 702 database 3.4 million times to access information regarding U.S. persons last year. They also spoke about current cyber powers, how cyber threats have shifted in the past decade and the Justice Department’s recent efforts to go after Russian oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Vice President Harris on Establishing Norms for Space Apr 25, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered an address on April 18, discussing the development and defense of international space norms. She discussed U.S. investments in space capability and addressed the issue of the testing of direct-ascent anti-satellite weapons—mentioning the destruction caused by recent missile launches from China and Russia. Harris announced that the U.S. commits not to conduct these kinds of missile tests in space and called on other nations to do the same.

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1/6 Committee Talks Contempt Charges for Former Trump Aides Apr 04, 2022

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol held a meeting on March 28th. They discussed a report recommending that the House of Representatives hold former Trump aides Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr. in contempt of Congress for their roles in the insurrection and their refusal to comply with the investigation.

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President Biden's Address From Warsaw Mar 29, 2022

On March 26, President Biden gave a speech at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland, on the efforts of the U.S. and NATO to support the people of Ukraine amid their ongoing conflict following Russia’s invasion. He called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the violence, and encouraged all democratic nations to stand with the people of Ukraine.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Mar 28, 2022

Last week, the Senate held confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. This episode of No Bull includes just the questions and answers regarding national security law.

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The House hears testimony on “Worldwide Threats” Mar 18, 2022

Last week, on the morning of March 8th, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held its annual worldwide threats hearing to hear testimony about the current security threats that face the United States and its allies.

The committee heard from Intelligence Community leaders, including Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, William Burns, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Avril Haines, the Director of National Intelligence, General Paul Nakasone, the Director of the National Security Agency and Christopher Wray, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky Addresses Congress Mar 17, 2022

In a virtual address to Congress on March 16th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the U.S. to support a no-fly zone over Ukraine and to provide military aid to help defend themselves against Russia. Zelensky also played a video, which we cut but is worth watching, showing visuals of civilians being killed and injured in the ongoing conflict.

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The 2022 State of the Union Address Mar 03, 2022

Today on Lawfare: No Bull: President Biden gave his first State of the Union address this week, which we present to you in full - minus the applause. Biden discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Democrats' plans for addressing inflation, crime, and healthcare, including COVID-19 related bills.

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The DOJ's Role in Combatting Nation State Threats Feb 26, 2022

Earlier this week, the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School hosted an event on the Justice Department’s role in combatting nation state threats. Matt Olsen, Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division at DOJ, spoke about the issue and then sat down for a fireside chat with the Director of Policy at NSI, John Lipsey, to answer some questions.

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Deputy AG Lisa Monaco at the Munich Cyber Security Conference Feb 18, 2022

On Thursday, February 17th, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered the keynote address at the Munich Cyber Security Conference 2022. She spoke about past enforcement actions against cyber criminals, including the seizure of ransomware payments and other hacks, the FBI’s Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit, the DOJ’s appointment of former AUSA Eun Young Choi as director of the DOJ’s national cryptocurrency enforcement team, and other matters related to cryptocurrency regulation and incident responses to malevolent cyber actors.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on the Cost of US Drone Strikes Feb 11, 2022

On Wednesday February 9th, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal and human costs of U.S. drone strikes. The committee heard from five witnesses including Hina Shamsi, Director of the National Security Project at the ACLU; Radhya al-Mutawakel, Chairperson of the Mwatana for Human Rights in Yemen; Stephen Pomper, Chief of Policy at the International Crisis Group; Retired Air Force General and Chief of Staff John Jumper; and Nathan Sales, Former Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterrorism at the State Department.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee on the Threat of Domestic Terrorism Jan 12, 2022

On Tuesday, January 11th, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the threat of domestic terrorism facing our nation, one year after the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The hearing included testimonies from Matthew Olsen, Assistant Attorney General in the National Security Division of the Department of Justice and Jill Sanborn, Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Branch of the FBI.

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President Biden Speaks on the Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection Jan 07, 2022

On January 6th 2022, President Joe Biden spoke in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, to commemorate the attack that happened there one year ago.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland Delivers Remarks on January 6th Attack Jan 06, 2022

On January 5th 2022, the eve of the first anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered a speech reviewing the Justice Department’s efforts to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the attack on the Capitol. He also promised that the DOJ will do everything in its power to defend American people and American democracy and confirmed that the department remains committed to holding all January 6th perpetrators, at any level, accountable under law.

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The House votes to hold Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress Dec 17, 2021

On the evening of December 13th, the House Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot unanimously passed a motion to hold former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress. The vote stemmed from a 51-page report that laid out the case against Meadows, who refused to testify in front of the committee and defied a subpoena to hand over records that could shed light on the investigation into the January 6th riot.

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President Biden's Closing Remarks at the Virtual Summit for Democracy Dec 16, 2021

President Biden delivered closing remarks at the Virtual Summit for Democracy on December 10th. During the two-day event, he met with global leaders to discuss issues ranging from COVID-19, voting rights, the climate crisis and cybersecurity. This event was the first of two, with the second planned to take place one year from now.

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Closing Guantanamo: Ending 20 Years of Injustice Dec 15, 2021

On December 7th, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing addressing the controversial topic of closing Guantanamo, 20 years after the September 11th attacks. The committee heard from six witnesses including Brigadier General John Baker, Chief Defense Counsel for Military Commissions; Retired Major General Michael Lehnert; Katya Jestin, Co-Managing Partner at Jenner and Block; Colleen Kelly, Co-founder of 9/11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows; Jamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director at the National Security Institute; and Charles Stimson of the Heritage Foundation.

As of today, 39 men still reside in the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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House hearing on climate change and Arctic national security Nov 23, 2021

Last week, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber met to discuss climate change in the Arctic. The virtual hearing, led by Chair William R. Keating, heard from four expert witnesses who explained the national security, environmental and societal impacts that global warming poses to the Arctic.

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Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaks at COP26 Nov 16, 2021

On Saturday, November 13th, 190 nations decided on a deal to reduce global emissions. John Kerry, the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, spoke at the COP26 summit after the agreement, stressing that compromise on a range of issues was necessary to reach a deal that benefits everyone.

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House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Countering Domestic Terrorism Nov 11, 2021

On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 9:30 AM ET, the House Intelligence Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation Subcommittee will hold an open hearing on countering domestic terrorism with The Honorable John Cohen, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Timothy Langan, Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Supreme Court hears FBI v. Fazaga Nov 09, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday, November 8th, in a case involving the surveillance of Muslim communities as part of a post-9/11 FBI operation.

The central issue of the case revolves around whether or not the surveillance violated the Constitution - or if a provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) will allow it to continue.

Yassir Fazaga is one of the three individuals who filed the lawsuit against the FBI, claiming to be targets of the operation.

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House Intelligence Committee Hearing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within the IC Oct 31, 2021

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held an open hearing on Wednesday. The committee focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility within intelligence agencies.

Leaders within this community, including Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, Director of the CIA William Burns and Director of the NSA General Paul M Nakasone, spoke at length about how they're addressing these issues within their respective agencies and the community at large.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees Oct 31, 2021

On October 27th, Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The week before, he also took questions during an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.

The hearings focused on a memo that AG Garland sent to the FBI, asking them to investigate threats against school board officials.

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Supreme Court Hears Abu Zubaydah Oct 14, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last Wednesday in a case testing the limits of public disclosure about the CIA's secret torture program after the Sept. 11 attacks.

The central issue of the case concerns whether a detainee at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, who has never been charged with a crime can subpoena testimony from the CIA contractors who supervised his torture.

Abu Zubaydah was the first prisoner held by the CIA to undergo extensive torture.

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Aspen Cyber Summit: Fireside Chat with Lisa Monaco Oct 13, 2021

Produced and hosted by Aspen Digital, the 2021 Aspen Cyber Summit provides one of the most significant stages for discussions around cybersecurity policy, strategy, and operations. The theme of this year's Summit is systemic cyber risk, as leaders in government and industry attempt to understand and control the most dangerous sources of cyber risk that allow adversaries to inflict damage at a regional, national, or international scale.

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Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies before Senate Commerce Committee Oct 06, 2021

The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security held testimony from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, focusing on the potential harms posed to children by social media platforms. Haugen released tens of thousands of pages of leaked internal documents, which she contends show how Facebook has been negligent toward the harm it causes. The hearing covered Facebook’s research into the impacts of its apps on young audiences and its handling of data of children and other users.

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Senate Armed Services Committee: U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan Sep 29, 2021

The Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony today from top Pentagon officials about the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Commander of the United States Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie faced questions about the Biden administration’s plan for conducting counterterrorism missions in the future and an airstrike that resulted in the death of 10 civilians. Additionally, Milley received questions on his calls to the Chinese government in the last few months of the Trump presidency.

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Mayorkas, Wray and Christine Abizaid testify before Senate Sep 23, 2021

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing to examine the landscape 20 years after 9/11, focusing on threats to the homeland w/ DHS Secretary Mayorkas, FBI Director Wray, and NCTC Director Christine Abizaid.

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Joe Biden Speaks to the UN General Assembly Sep 23, 2021

On today's Lawfare No Bull, President Biden gives his first address before the United Nations General Assembly and discusses an array of issues, including the coronavirus pandemic and the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. His speech aims to reassure other nations of American leadership on the world stage and to encourage intensive diplomacy by calling on allies to act quickly and cooperatively to address the major challenges of our time.

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Statement by PM Johnson, President Biden and PM Morrison on AUKUS Agreement Sep 17, 2021

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Australia, the United States and Britain have jointly announced a new trilateral security partnership that will see Australia scrap a multi-billion dollar program to build French-designed submarines and build a nuclear-powered fleet with U.S. and British technology instead.

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Secretary of State Blinken on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan (Senate Foreign Relations Committee) Sep 15, 2021

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken faces the Senate Foreign Relations Committee over the withdrawal from Afghanistan. We took out the speechifying and the grandstanding and included just the questions and answers.

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George W. Bush 9/11 Memorial Speech Sep 13, 2021

Former President George W. Bush speaks at Shanksville, Pennsylvania on the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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