– President Biden issued a signing statement on the new NDAA, indicating he would narrowly construe several provisions in accordance with his views on executive authority.
-NYT has a long ticktock on the operations of the January 6 committee.
– Hill notes DC national guard wasn’t purposely delayed on Jan. 6.
– Law profs praise passage of new law giving Congress greater role in executive agreements.
– For your viewing pleasure, Politico lists best political movies and television shows of 2022.
Happy Holidays! CS
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