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Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut

Frederick Baron formerly served as associate deputy attorney general, special assistant to the attorney general, and director of the Executive Office for National Security in the Department of Justice.

Dennis Aftergut is a former assistant U.S. attorney and Supreme Court advocate who writes on national affairs.


Articles by Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut

August 21, 2023 5:32 am

Trump Shoots Himself in the Foot with Demand for Trial Date in 2026

This is no way to establish credibility with a federal judge.
Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut
March 10, 2023 5:30 am

Jim Jordan’s Weaponization Subcommittee Keeps Firing Blanks

Jim Jordan’s premise as chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is apparent: If at…

Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut
January 31, 2023 5:30 am

How Bill Barr and John Durham Blazed a Trail for Jim Jordan

Lies and half-truths were at the heart of the failed attempt to “investigate the investigators.” Expect even more of them…
Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut
January 17, 2023 5:30 am

Jim Jordan Overreaches in Attacking DOJ Over the Biden Classified Docs

Attorney General Garland has followed established norms and acted responsibly.
Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut
February 18, 2021 5:30 am

What to Expect from the Merrick Garland Confirmation Hearings

And why he’s the right person for the job of attorney general.
Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut
February 24, 2020 5:25 am

Trump’s Instruments of Power and Intimidation

The president tosses out norms relating to justice and intelligence so he can help friends, punish perceived enemies, and protect…
Frederick Baron and Dennis Aftergut