DOJ’s Bleak Future and Modest Paths for Reform
The post argues that Pam Bondi’s firing does not signal a limit to President Trump’s control of the Justice Department; instead, it underscores his willingness to demand more from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Under Trump, the DOJ has been reshaped into a political instrument, purging thousands of career lawyers and targeting opponents. The author proposes modest bipartisan reforms, such as statutory bans on recent campaign or personal lawyers for senior DOJ posts and Senate rule changes requiring a supermajority for key nominations. These steps aim to restore norms without demanding a full departmental overhaul.
Can Trump Pull Out of NATO?
In this episode, host Jack talks with University of Chicago Law School professor Kurt Bradley about whether a U.S. president can unilaterally withdraw the United States from NATO. They examine the constitutional silence on treaty termination, the historical practice of...
Trump, Iran, Nuclear Weapons
The post warns that President Trump claims only his morality limits his authority to use nuclear weapons, while U.S. law and policy grant the president sole power to order a nuclear strike. Defense Department reports from 2013 and 2024 reaffirm...