What You Should Know About Foreign Agents
Over the past several months, the media has reported a number of high profile cases of people (Paul Manafort, Gen. Michael Flynn) and organizations (RT, formerly Russia Today) failing to register as “foreign agents.” Here is what you should know about foreign agents and the American laws that regulate their activities.
Joe CarterDecember 15, 2017
Protesting AIPAC’s “Pernicious Influence”
American Conservative has published a denouncement of the world’s largest pro-Israel lobby, penned by ex-CIA officer Philip Giraldi and titled “Should AIPAC Register as a Foreign Agent?”
Lela GilbertAugust 7, 2017
In General Terms
Trump’s decision to turn to, and lean on, generals is nothing new. Americans have been doing that since the founding of the country.
Alan DowdMarch 3, 2017
What You Should Know About the National Security Advisor
On Monday, President Trump named Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new National Security Advisor, replacing the recently ousted Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. Here are ten things you should know about this role and its history.
Joe CarterFebruary 22, 2017
What You Should Know About Economic Sanctions
Gen. Michael Flynn has been under scrutiny for privately discussing U.S. sanctions against Russia with that country’s ambassador to the United States before President Trump took office, which would be a violation of federal law (the Logan Act). But what are sanctions, and why do we have sanctions against Russia?
Joe CarterFebruary 15, 2017
