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Episode 4 of The Daily Swamp is officially live! In this episode, we’re digging into Jared Kushner’s Gulf billions, Gautam Adani’s dropped bribery charges, Sean Duffy’s corporate-sponsored road trip, and Elon’s DOGE disaster. Stream it right now wherever you get your podcasts!🐊…

Congress has powerful constitutional tools to check the executive branch: oversight and control of federal spending. Listen as our Executive Director, Steven Cash, speaks to students at Muhlenberg College.

The Ukraine scandal was different. It wasn't a policy disagreement. It was a president using American power for personal gain, outside our constitutional structure.

The election was just the beginning. Now comes the hard work: holding elected officials accountable and delivering on the promises that earned voters’ support. Charles Ray examines what comes next after the blue wave. Read more from The Steady State…

Listen as our Executive Director, Steven Cash, discusses the Intelligence Community and domestic politics with students at Skidmore College.

Ask an Intelligence Officer Over Coffee! Today's question: What is a better way to obtain accurate information: low-tech ways or high-tech ways? Getting accurate intelligence means getting the truth, not just what leaders want to hear. What would you ask an intelligence officer? Drop your…

The FBI has lost 1,600 people since early last year, with some of its largest losses in public corruption, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism. The very teams responsible for protecting national security are being hollowed out when we need them most. @laurencandersonintl

Power has more than one way of dealing with its opponents. Sometimes it doesn't silence them. It simply gives them a reason to stop opposing.

In his latest essay, More Killing Doesn't Mean More Victory, Robert Bruce Adolph examines the limits of military force and why battlefield lethality alone cannot deliver strategic success. Read his latest piece from The Steady State…

Building an effective intelligence community requires more than collecting information. It requires strong oversight, clear purpose, and safeguards that protect the very people it is meant to serve.

Attacks on judicial independence are not isolated political disputes. They are warning signs of institutional erosion. When those in power challenge the legitimacy of independent courts, they weaken one of democracy's most important checks on executive authority.

Democracy rests on the idea that citizens are participants in government, not subjects of it. When that principle disappears, individual freedoms, independent institutions, and respect for other nations' sovereignty are all at risk.

☕ Ask an Intelligence Officer Over Coffee! When does intelligence sharing go too far? Our first conversation explores the balance between national security, government oversight, and Americans' privacy. What would you ask an intelligence officer? Drop your questions in the comments!

Civic engagement isn't just about fighting against something. It's about building something together. Working with others to make your town, state, and country better feels good. And that sense of purpose can bring people together.

The FBI's counterintelligence capabilities have reportedly lost 50–60% of their personnel. Public corruption squads have been gutted. And the government watchdogs tasked with identifying risks are being weakened. These changes have consequences. @laurencandersonintl

One former intelligence official explains why he resigned on January 20 and why The Steady State brought 450 former senior government officials back together

When an ally is treated as expendable, and an adversary is treated as a partner, the consequences extend far beyond one conflict. The world is watching how the United States treats Ukraine, and what that says about America's commitments. Read more from George Croner here…

Power has more than one way of dealing with its opponents. Sometimes it doesn't silence them. It simply gives them a reason to stop opposing.

When does intelligence gathering cross the line into monitoring the people it is meant to protect? As ICE considers a major expansion of its intelligence capabilities, Americans deserve answers about oversight, safeguards, and accountability. Read more from Martha Duncan here…

Three administrations. One shared commitment. Public service is built on loyalty to country, not a political party. An oath is a promise to serve something greater than yourself. #TheOathProject @americanconstitutionsociety #vote #holdfast

Protecting the right to vote means staying alert and speaking up. Jonathan Winer urges Americans to report potential voter suppression and know where to turn for help. Read more here…

Ukraine is being asked to make territorial concessions while Trump-connected partners stand to profit from Russian assets and energy deals. When peace negotiations become opportunities for private gain, whose interests are really being served? TSS examines the Lukoil deal here…

The apartheid mindset has no place in a democracy. From attacks on civil rights and DEI to immigration policies that undermine basic protections, the parallels are impossible to ignore. Equality, dignity, and due process are principles worth defending. Read more from Harry Hannah here…

An oath to the Constitution isn't just something we take. It's something we live. Whether in public service, in uniform, or at the ballot box, our democracy depends on honoring the principles that unite us. #TheOathProject #HoldFast #Vote @americanconstitutionsociety

Our Executive Director, Steven Cash, spoke with students at Muhlenberg College: "The ultimate guardrail in our democracy is the voters. So how do we strengthen, rebuild? That's why I said this is our moment. This is why it's on us." #vote #holdfast

The stakes of this election have never been higher. It's about the survival of American democracy. We cannot take free and fair elections for granted.

“I chose public service because I wanted to serve a cause larger than myself.” Our Constitution and democracy are worth defending, worth working for, and worth building. #TheOathProject #HoldFast #Vote @americanconstitutionsociety

Democracy depends on facts, accountability, and the lawful counting of every eligible vote. As questions mount over military accountability, government power, and election integrity, stay informed, verify what you see, and protect the process.

Now, the power to respond is in our hands. We are the cavalry. Tomorrow, vote. Our democracy’s future depends on what we do next. #holdfast #vote

Why did Iraq’s military collapse so quickly in 2003? A U.S. study of Iraqi commanders identified familiar warning signs: sycophants in leadership, irrelevant military guidance, constrained authority, and private armies. Read "Whitewashed Strength" by Bree Fram here…