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David Aaron

@davidaaron.bsky.social

National Security and Cyber Attorney. Former Department of Justice National Security Division prosecutor and former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney. Views my own.

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This is such an amazing book, and such a wonderful translation.

13.11.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Securing the Foundations of AI - Ensuring Data Center Security Securing the Foundations of AI - Ensuring Data Center Security

I'm looking forward to speaking at this event highlighting important security topics in AI and data centers. Thank you to @auwcl.bsky.social and @cnas.bsky.social for hosting.

www.american.edu/wcl/impact/i...

28.09.2025 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you to Cynthia Kaiser for joining the podcast to talk about #CISA2015 and the potential impact to US cyber security if it is allowed to expire.

16.09.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Salt Typhoon Cyberattacks: Updated Threat Assessment and Recommended Mitigations | Perkins Coie Key TakeawaysMultiple agencies of the U.S. government and other governments have concluded that the cyberthreat presented by the Peopleโ€™s Republic of China (PRC), specifically actors attributed to Sal...

See latest update on Salt Typhoon: perkinscoie.com/insights/upd...

15.09.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We're keeping up a pace here at WJH. Thank you to Mary McCord and Zach Myers for joining us to talk about the search warrants executed at John Bolton's residence and office.

26.08.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Podcast: Federalization of DC Law Enforcement Updates Brian Netter and Mark Nevitt join David Aaron to break down the legal and policy implications of the federalization of D.C. law enforcement.

As promised: www.justsecurity.org/119337/podca...

20.08.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The latest episode of WJH provides an update on federal moves regarding the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and National Guard units from within and outside D.C., including the D.C. Attorney General's application for an injunction. Thank you to guests @marknevitt.bsky.social and Brian Netter.

20.08.2025 11:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The D.C. Attorney General filed a complaint in federal court seeking an injunction against specific moves by the Executive Branch. Hearing on the TRO is this afternoon - stay tuned for our analysis.

15.08.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Just Happened: Federalization of Law Enforcement in Washington DC - The Just Security Podcast This week, the Trump administration took over command of the D.C. police department, and surged federal law enforcement officers and National Guard units into the city. While the United States has a l...

What Just Happened: Federalization of Law Enforcement in Washington DC

David Aaron in conversation with Carrie Cordero and Donell Harvin

Listen Now:
www.buzzsprout.com/2074610/epis...

14.08.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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The Budget Bill and the Future of DHS and ICE Host David Aaron is joined by Steve Cash to discuss institutional constraints on the FBI and law enforcement agencies compared to DHS.

What Just Happened: The Budget Bill and the Future of DHS and ICE

With @davidaaron.bsky.social and Steven Cash

Listen now: www.justsecurity.org/117346/podca...

18.07.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you @cashsteven.bsky.social for joining me as we get the WJH podcast back up and running. For anyone who enjoyed this episode, please check for other WJH episodes from earlier this year, and be on the lookout for more.

19.07.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A group of CIA officers who worked on DEI issues learned that they were going to be fired. Kevin Carroll brought a case on their behalf. Kevin joined WJH to talk about the case, potential limits on Executive authority to fire employees, and the role of diversity in HUMINT.

04.03.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This episode is important for anyone with questions, concerns, or misapprehensions about federal employment. Thank you to all our civil servants.

18.02.2025 14:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Just Happened Series: Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement - The Just Security Podcast In his second term in office, President Donald Trump has already taken sweeping measures on immigration, the environment, the U.S. military, and the structure of the federal government.With so many ex...

New episode: Potential U.S. Military Domestic Deployment for Immigration Enforcement. Thank you @marknevitt.bsky.social for joining us and sharing your expertise.

www.buzzsprout.com/2074610/epis...

28.01.2025 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2/2 But the case is also important because the decision will likely be appealed. Both parties, and possibly the Trump administration, appear split on a warrant requirement, so watch carefully what position the government takes. #FISA #Section702

28.01.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1/ Fantastic writing with
@noahchauvin.bsky.social and Courtney Otto. The Hasbajrami case is important in its own right because of its holding that U.S. person queries of information collected under Section 702 require a warrant or an exception to the warrant requirement.

28.01.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trump's Immigration Executive Orders This "What Just Happened?" episode focuses on President Trumpโ€™s Executive Orders and other policies regarding immigration and the border.

The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trumpโ€™s Immigration Executive Orders

Hosted by @davidaaron.bsky.social, @tessbridgeman.bsky.social & @rgoodlaw.bsky.social.

@stevevladeck.bsky.social discusses the Trump administration's immigration actions.
www.justsecurity.org/106731/podca...

22.01.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Just Happened Series: Trumpโ€™s Immigration Executive Orders - The Just Security Podcast In just his first two days back in office, President Donald Trump has already taken sweeping measures on immigration, the environment, the U.S. military, and the structure of the federal government.Wi...

It's official - I am finally a talk show (co)host. The "What Just Happened" series on @justsecurity.org will look at the Trump Administration's legal and policy moves and explain their impact and significance. Here is our first episode.

www.buzzsprout.com/2074610/epis...

22.01.2025 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thank you @justsecurity.org for publishing my analysis of former President Biden's last #cybersecurity EO. The EO highlights important problems and potential mitigations, whether or not the new administration keeps it intact.

21.01.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

3/ Look for export control and sanctions enforcement to remain a high priority.

Keep those killed and wounded in your thoughts.

14.01.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2/ The technology went to the IRGC drone program implicated in multiple attacks, including one that killed and injured U.S. military members. This shows the criticality of disrupting adversary supply chains.

14.01.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indictment in fatal drone strike part of crackdown on illegal export of US technology - The Boston Globe A Needham resident is charged in a drone strike in Jordan that killed three American service members.

I shared thoughts with the Boston Globe about DOJ's recent indictment of a Natick, Mass. resident and a co-conspirator for conspiring to evade international trade restrictions.
#exportcontrol #nationalsecurity

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/13/m...

14.01.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here's my breakdown of the FISA Section 702 reauthorization bill the House passed. Thank you as always to Just Security.
www.justsecurity.org/94771/unpack...
#FISA #Section702

18.04.2024 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Always good to give perspective on current events. Thank you @nytimes.com and Eileen Sullivan.

www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/u...

13.02.2024 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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