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The Wall Street Journal reported that federal investigators are building a denaturalization case against Rep. Ilhan Omar, attempting to strip her of citizenship. The piece argues this reflects the government's broader incompetence in prosecuting political enemies rather than a serious legal threat.
- The DOJ is pursuing denaturalization charges against Omar, a significant escalation in political prosecution
- The author frames this as symptomatic of regime dysfunction—repeated prosecutorial failures suggest the government lacks competence to follow through on such cases
- The muted public response to Omar's denaturalization case reflects broader political fatigue with government overreach
Eric Topol interviews Michael Lewis about his new book "Blockers," which examines civil servants resisting government dysfunction. Lewis's chapter on the NIH reveals a different account of events than previously reported, framed as an investigative mystery.
- Lewis's latest book focuses on "blockers"—career government employees across multiple agencies working against destructive policies, particularly from the DOGE team in the current administration
- The NIH chapter presents a previously unreported version of events, structured as a narrative mystery rather than straightforward reporting
- Lewis has shifted his recent output toward government criticism: 4 of his last 5 books examine US government failures and dysfunction