David Aaron
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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.
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.

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Securing the Foundations of AI - Ensuring Data Center Security
Securing the Foundations of AI - Ensuring Data Center Security
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September 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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.
September 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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.
August 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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.
August 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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What Just Happened: Federalization of Law Enforcement in Washington DC

David Aaron in conversation with Carrie Cordero and Donell Harvin

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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...
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August 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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What Just Happened: The Budget Bill and the Future of DHS and ICE

With @davidaaron.bsky.social and Steven Cash

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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.
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July 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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.
A small number of intelligence officers whose duties involved DEI efforts at CIA have sued to keep their jobs.

The officers' attorney, Kevin Carroll, discusses the case and explains how diversity intersects with advancing key U.S. national security interests.
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, CIA Officers' Lawsuit at Intersection of DEI and National Security
A small number of intelligence officers who were fired because one of their duties involved DEI efforts at CIA have sued to keep their jobs.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This episode is important for anyone with questions, concerns, or misapprehensions about federal employment. Thank you to all our civil servants.
February 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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.
January 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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The Just Security Podcast: What Just Happened Series, Trump’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.
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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 Trump’s Executive Orders and other policies regarding immigration and the border.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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.

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What Just Happened Series: Trump’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...
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January 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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.
Yesterday, the Trump admin rescinded Biden's EO on AI. Biden's #CyberSecurity EO may be next.

Still, the order reflects an important - largely bipartisan - view of the evolving #cyber threat landscape and how the US should respond, writes David Aaron.

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Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order and What Comes Next Under Trump
Regardless of what steps the Trump administration decides to take, Biden's cybersecurity EO represents an important compilation of cybersecurity threats and best practices.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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

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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.
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January 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Here's my breakdown of the FISA Section 702 reauthorization bill the House passed. Thank you as always to Just Security.
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#FISA #Section702
April 18, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Always good to give perspective on current events. Thank you @nytimes.com and Eileen Sullivan.

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February 13, 2024 at 1:31 AM