Rational Security Rational Security

The "Whale of a Tale" Edition

Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 23m

Summary

Lawfare’s Rational Security analyzes three major legal developments: a Supreme Court stay on a Trump-era rule requiring states to verify mail-in ballot recipients, which faces whistleblower claims of systemic flaws; Meta’s $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general over teen safety, imposing usage limits but sparing recommendation algorithms; and a ruling denying standing to challenge the White House ballroom construction.

Topics discussed

Intro, FX's Adults, and personal updates Legal fight over Trump's mail-in ballot rule Meta settlement and social media regulation Supreme Court ruling on White House ballroom Object lessons: snacks, pizza, and squishies
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