Stevenson’s army, December 12

– Lawfare study finds Congress doesn’t know what it needs to about executive agreements.
– Also on Lawfare, an explanation and critique  of new executive order on civil service.
– Former intelligence official has new suggestions for whole of government policymaking.
– Cong. Nunes is blocking intelligence authorization bill.
Atlantic writer notes election problems in red states’ equipment.

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