Early Edition February 23, 2026

Your curated weekday guide to the biggest national security and foreign policy developments over the past 24 hours. Compiled by the Just Security team and read by an automated voice, The Early Edition is an essential resource for anyone shaping a just and secure world.Published February 23rd, 2026, on Just Security.  ICYMI: Last Week on Just Security:   Expert Q&A: Are U.S. Threats or Use of Force Against Iran Lawful? By Michael Schmitt, Tess Bridgeman and Ryan GoodmanICE Administrative Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: A Response to the DHS General Counsel By Chris HardeeLooking Forward: What Can Courts Do and When By Eric Jensen