Jack Goldsmith

Brett Kavanaugh Will Right the Course of the Supreme Court

'His legal opinions are unusually accessible. He is a magnanimous soul.'

By Jack Goldsmith July 12, 2018

Mueller Won’t Decide Trump’s Fate, Only the American Public Can

"The President is to have the laws executed," wrote the Chief Executive. "He may order an offence then to be prosecuted," but if he "sees a prosecution put into a train which is not lawful,...

By Jack Goldsmith June 7, 2018

This Is What the FBI Director Needs to Do Now About Hillary Clinton Emails

If there is more that James Comey can say to the American public, he should do so.

By Jack Goldsmith October 29, 2016

The Other Forever War Anniversary

Tomorrow is the fifteenth anniversary of the beginning of the longest armed conflict in American history. But another significant anniversary in the “Forever War” is today, September 10, for two years ago on this date...

By Jack Goldsmith September 10, 2016

Comey's Decision Signals FBI Independence

It was the least bad choice he could make

By Jack Goldsmith July 6, 2016

Obama Has Officially Adopted Bush's Iraq Doctrine

It’s the culmination of a process that began when he took office

By Jack Goldsmith April 6, 2016

Is the U.S. a Hypocrite on Iran Cyberattack?

The real question is whether the indictment will deter future attacks

By Jack Goldsmith March 25, 2016

Blocking Garland Spells Trouble for the GOP

Republicans may be right to fear a Left-leaning justice, but they're wrong to leave this legacy to Trumpian chance

By Jack Goldsmith March 17, 2016

Why Obama Hasn't Closed Guantanamo Bay—and Probably Never Will

'It is hard to see how closing Guantanamo unilaterally will burnish President Obama’s legacy in the short run or the long run'

By Jack Goldsmith January 13, 2016

Obama's Failing National Security Legacy

The President’s aim to end 'Bush’s wars' is in shambles

By Jack Goldsmith November 16, 2015

Obama's Breathtaking Expansion of a President's Power To Make War

President Obama hoped to repeal the Bush-era authorization declaring war on al Qaeda—instead he's expanded it without bound

By Jack Goldsmith September 11, 2014

Jack Goldsmith

Brett Kavanaugh Will Right the Course of the Supreme Court

'His legal opinions are unusually accessible. He is a magnanimous soul.'

Mueller Won’t Decide Trump’s Fate, Only the American Public Can

"The President is to have the laws executed," wrote the Chief Executive. "He may order an offence then to be prosecuted," but if he "sees a prosecution put into a train which is not lawful,...

This Is What the FBI Director Needs to Do Now About Hillary Clinton Emails

If there is more that James Comey can say to the American public, he should do so.

The Other Forever War Anniversary

Tomorrow is the fifteenth anniversary of the beginning of the longest armed conflict in American history. But another significant anniversary in the “Forever War” is today, September 10, for two years ago on this date...

Comey's Decision Signals FBI Independence

It was the least bad choice he could make

Obama Has Officially Adopted Bush's Iraq Doctrine

It’s the culmination of a process that began when he took office

Is the U.S. a Hypocrite on Iran Cyberattack?

The real question is whether the indictment will deter future attacks

Blocking Garland Spells Trouble for the GOP

Republicans may be right to fear a Left-leaning justice, but they're wrong to leave this legacy to Trumpian chance

Why Obama Hasn't Closed Guantanamo Bay—and Probably Never Will

'It is hard to see how closing Guantanamo unilaterally will burnish President Obama’s legacy in the short run or the long run'

Obama's Failing National Security Legacy

The President’s aim to end 'Bush’s wars' is in shambles

Obama's Breathtaking Expansion of a President's Power To Make War

President Obama hoped to repeal the Bush-era authorization declaring war on al Qaeda—instead he's expanded it without bound

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