In this episode, Ariane Tabatabai, Scott R. Anderson, and Loren Voss discuss the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. They take stock of how Congress is reasserting itself vis-a-vis the Trump administration on matters related to the national defense, as well as the NDAA’s key provisions.

Relevant links:

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Executive Summary of the 2026 NDAA
“Senate passes defense bill that defies Trump and forces sharing of boat strike videos,” by Connor O’Brien on Politico, December 17, 2025
“Inside Trump’s Second-Term National Security Strategy,” by Loren Voss on Lawfare, December 19, 2025

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Lawfare Daily: The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act

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