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David Aaron

@davidaaron.bsky.social
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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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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy to be back hosting and to sit down with Adam Hickey about FARA, Section 951, and DOJ's recent announcement.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
This is such an amazing book, and such a wonderful translation.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
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...
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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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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
See latest update on Salt Typhoon: perkinscoie.com/insights/upd...
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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 People’s Republic of China (PRC), specifically actors attributed to Sal...
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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.
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 14/08/2025
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...
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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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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 18/07/2025
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...
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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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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
This episode is important for anyone with questions, concerns, or misapprehensions about federal employment. Thank you to all our civil servants.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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.
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 22/01/2025
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. www.justsecurity.org/106731/podca...
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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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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
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...
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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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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
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.
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
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...
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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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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
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
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David Aaron @davidaaron.bsky.social · 13/02/2024
Always good to give perspective on current events. Thank you @nytimes.com and Eileen Sullivan. www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/u...
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