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National Defense Authorization Act

The National Defense Authorization Act and its amendments and procedural motions that shaped final spending outcomes.

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Jan 18, 2026
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What legal mechanisms does Congress have to block a president from using military force without authorization?

Congress has several legal levers to block or terminate presidential military action without its authorization: the War Powers Resolution’s reporting and automatic-termination machinery, statutory joi...

Jan 17, 2026
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How have courts ruled on the obligation of federal agents to identify themselves and display badge numbers during enforcement actions?

Federal courts have not established a single, nationwide rule that all federal agents must always verbally identify themselves or wear visible nameplates or badge numbers; instead, courts treat identi...

Jan 29, 2026
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How do foreign governments legally fund u.s. media personalities and networks?

that reaches media personalities and outlets through a variety of legal channels: direct investment or ownership subject to review, paid sponsorship or underwriting of programming that must be disclos...

Feb 5, 2026

How has Abigail Spanberger voted on federal spending bills and appropriations in 2023?

Public records show participated in multiple 2023 votes tied to the 118th ’s spending and appropriations cycle, including roll calls tied to measures and procedural consideration votes, but a comprehe...

Jan 18, 2026

How can Congress design funding riders or NDAA language to more effectively constrain the president’s use of force?

Congress can use funding riders and NDAA language to reshape presidential use of force by tying money to narrow, enforceable conditions, stricter reporting, and statutory sunsets—while recognizing lim...

Jan 17, 2026

How does the Periodic Review Board (PRB) process work and who has been cleared from Guantánamo since 2010?

The Periodic Review Board (PRB) is an interagency, administrative mechanism created under President Obama to determine whether certain Guantánamo detainees held without charge can be safely transferre...

Jan 7, 2026

Who legally controls the District of Columbia National Guard and how has that changed?

The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) is legally under the President of the United States as Commander‑in‑Chief, a unique status among U.S. National Guard forces that has been recognized in l...