Morning Docket: 03.05.26

* Senate votes to NOT have a vote on approving Iran strikes. When the Framers conceived of the separation of powers, they never planned for, “what if one branch doesn’t want any powers?” [CNN]

* DOJ removed 47,635 files from the public Epstein database — including allegations involving President Trump — assuring reporters the files are merely being “redacted” and would return shortly. If you believe that, we have an island to sell you. [Salon]

* OpenAI prepares for IPO with Wachtell and Cooley. [The Information]

* The search for lateral talent in Saudi Arabia. Exciting new opportunity, must be comfortable with Iranian rocket attacks. [Law.com International]

* Charting the revolving door: A dive into the financial ties between Trump officials and the industries they’re supposed to regulate. [Pro Publica]

* Jury told Chance the Rapper stiffed his manager. Well, of course… it’s not like he’s Community Chest the Rapper. [Law360]

* Democratic governor set to pardon convicted MAGA election interference figure. [Guardian]

* From DOJ lawyer to polyamory author. A standard career path. [ARL Now]

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