Over the past few weeks, Congress has slowly brought two of its biggest pieces of annual omnibus legislation to the finish line: the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Both annual endeavors play central complementary roles in our political system and often become vehicles for an array of otherwise unrelated provisions, including many related to national security. And even by the usual standards of Congress, this year's process has been a chaotic one.To discuss, Lawfare senior editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with fellow Lawfare senior editor and Brookings Institution colleague Molly Reynolds. They talked about the process that led to this year's bills and highlighted some notable items that are in them— and some notable items that aren't.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jan. 6 select committee has wrapped up its first spree of hearings, and it has announced a second set of hearings when Congress returns in September. The month of lull gives us a good opportunity to assess where the committee has come so far and where it might be going.Benjamin Wittes sat down in Twitter Spaces on Thursday with Lawfare’s executive editor and host of The Aftermath Natalie Orpett, Lawfare senior editors Quinta Jurecic and Molly Reynolds, and Lawfare managing editor Tyler McBrien, who read questions from the live audience. They discussed what the committee has accomplished institutionally, what it has accomplished from an adding-new-evidence point of view, what the purpose of this next round of hearings might be, and what relationship this investigation might have to the Justice Department's recent spree of activities.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brookings experts Molly Reynolds, Tara Varma, and Sophie Roehse discuss the upcoming EU Parliamentary elections and their implications on European and U.S. politics, including the war in Ukraine, relations with China, and asylum seekers. They delve into the EU's legislative functions, national party elections, far-right party strategies, and transatlantic security challenges.

Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow at Brookings and Senior Editor at Lawfare, discusses her report on congressional oversight in the post-Trump era. She explores the challenges and benefits of experimental hearing formats and the legacy of the Maizars case on congressional committees. The podcast also delves into changes in oversight in the 117th Congress and highlights the hidden bipartisan work of Congress.

The Jan. 6 committee issued its final report Thursday night, and the team at Lawfare spent Friday reading through it and formulating some initial thoughts, observations, bewilderments, and questions. To give you an overview and some analysis, Lawfare editor-in-chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare executive editor Natalie Orpett, and Lawfare senior editors Scott R. Anderson, Quinta Jurecic, Molly Reynolds, and Roger Parloff. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly Reynolds, an expert from Lawfare and the Brookings Institution, joins the discussion on critical national security issues. The team delves into Israel's recent military actions against Iran and the potential escalation of conflict. They explore Elon Musk's controversial communications with Russian officials and how his ventures might influence U.S. security. Additional insights tackle the implications of Bezos's media decisions on journalistic integrity and the evolving role of corporate governance in defense. The conversation emphasizes the importance of voting in today's political climate.

Molly Reynolds, an expert on Congress, Kevin Frazier, an AI specialist, and Katherine Pompilio, a Lawfare associate editor, dive into pressing national security issues. They discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's veto on AI regulation and its implications for safety measures. The trio also critiques Congress's failure to respond to hurricane disaster relief, highlighting the political stalemate as a significant barrier. They balance serious topics with light-hearted chats about hurricane preparations and the quirks of electric vehicle owners in flood zones.

Join Senior Editors Scott R. Anderson, Molly Reynolds, Quinta Jurecic, Anna Bower, and law expert Nate Persily as they dive into the national security landscape and electoral integrity leading up to 2024. They analyze the impact of the Electoral Count Reform Act and the ongoing efforts to combat election misinformation. The conversation also highlights how lessons from 2020 have shaped state preparations, the rising challenges for election officials, and the critical role of social media in managing public trust amidst emerging threats.

Molly Reynolds, an insightful analyst at Lawfare, joins team members Natalie Orpett and Tyler McBrien for a lively discussion. They dive into hot takes on judicial ethics and the potential implications of open borders. The trio humorously evaluates the treatment of AI, comparing it to wild animals in terms of accountability. The conversation also critiques modern journalism and its sensationalism while reflecting on the need for coherence in narratives. Listeners can expect thought-provoking insights and some lighthearted banter as they celebrate three years of engaging discussions.

Molly Reynolds, a U.S. politics expert, and Kevin Frazier, a political commentator, dive into the implications of President Biden's potential replacement by Vice President Harris as the Democratic ticket for the upcoming election. They explore the contrasting nature of the recent DNC compared to the RNC, emphasizing party dynamics. The conversation takes a turn toward California's controversial AI safety law, debating its potential impacts on innovation and public safety, highlighting the ongoing tension in tech regulation.