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Former Special Counsel (2015-16). Founding co-editor-in-chief . Chaired Prof NYU Law. Former Chaired Prof Harvard Law.

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    Gotcha. But if the AUMF authorizes the fight against ISIS, then extending it to ops that protect ISIS-fighting troops is not a huge stretch.

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    Some good questions from on today's Syria strikes (see whole thread) -- here are some preliminary thoughts . . . 1/

    Questions: 1 Did US strike "pro-gov't forces" or gov't forces? 2 By accident or on purpose? 3 Was this unit self-defense? 4 Who authorized?
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    Here are 3 more: 1. Does the US anticipate doing more of this? 2. Why or why not? 3. What is it doing to reduce the risk of escalation?

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    My presumption is that they asked Russians to talk to convoy but aren't sure whether it happened.

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    4 hours ago
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    DOD people I talked to said they weren't yet sure if it was Syrian army or allied militia/informal forces.

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    14. Official US statement refers to "apparent Russian attempts to dissuade" incursion into zone. Why just "apparent"?

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    13 Official US statement refers to "apparent Russian attempts to dissuade" incursion into zone. What was Syrian gov't doing(not dissuading)?

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    5 hours ago

    US setting narrow parameters claiming strike was based on deconfliction deal & self defense not a new more belligerent policy Syria-wide.

    Official Statement on US airstrike on "pro-regime" forces in At Tanf, from Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve:
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    11 Is this 1st time regime/pro-regime forces violated deconfliction zone? 12 Is this 1st time for US to strike infiltrating forces? via CBS:

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    9 What are “pro-regime” forces? Are they de facto government forces? 10 What is Trump admin authority under domestic law—Art II or AUMF?

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    Official Statement on US airstrike on "pro-regime" forces in At Tanf, from Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve:

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    6 hours ago

    Statement from on US strikes against Pro-Assad forces.

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    7 Was it reasonable for US to believe it was an imminent threat? 8 Were Syrian gov't/pro-gov't forces _truly_ about to attack US/US ally?

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    5. If unit self-defense, was it protection of US forces or US allies or both? 6. If strike was in defense of US ally's forces, which ally?

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    But ground commanders don't usually own air assets, so approval still has to be given by the JFACC/CAOC.

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  16. 7 hours ago

    Questions: 1 Did US strike "pro-gov't forces" or gov't forces? 2 By accident or on purpose? 3 Was this unit self-defense? 4 Who authorized?

    BREAKING:American officials say US airstrike hits pro-government forces in Syria; unclear whether forces included Syrian Army members
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    20 hours ago

    It's almost like folks are figuring out that there's actual news actually happening, & are looking for actual coverage of that actual news.

    Fox News losing out in prime time ratings race amid Trump turmoil (via )
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    8 hours ago

    Following on Alex's point below—on Flynn refusing subpoena—check out his analysis why Congress won't grant immunity:

    Flynn reportedly refuses to honor Senate Intel subpoena. Next step either immunity, if 5th A privilege, or contempt.
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    Flynn reportedly refuses to honor Senate Intel subpoena. Next step either immunity, if 5th A privilege, or contempt.

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    11 hours ago

    As reports emerge of UAE atrocities in Yemen US signs defense cooperation pact with UAE.

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