The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Midterms and What's Next
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Nov 5, 2026 
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Loren Voss
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Michael Feinberg
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Julia Curlee
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Eric Columbus
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Scott R. Anderson
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Molly Reynolds
Molly Reynolds, a Brookings scholar focused on Congress, joins Julia Curlee, Scott R. Anderson, Eric Columbus, Michael Feinberg, and Loren Voss, legal experts in national security, oversight, law enforcement, and elections. They examine how a new Congress could constrain presidential war powers, investigate damage to federal institutions, rebuild accountability, and respond to foreign influence and election threats.
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Build A War Powers Toolkit
- Pair statutory prohibitions with explicit funding restrictions to prevent workarounds.
- If legislation fails, use resolutions, litigation, and recurring amendments to establish Congress’s opposition.
Use Targeted Riders To Restore Congressional Control
- Write targeted appropriations riders against specific executive actions and close loopholes.
- Prohibit pocket rescissions, require transparency, and block agencies from evading restrictions through reconciliation.
The Most Effective Oversight May Be Voluntary
- Voluntary witnesses and outside organizations often yield more useful oversight than subpoena battles.
- Hearings can generate documents, headlines, and pressure even when courts move slowly.