Advocacy & Analysis

Our analyses are authored by members of The Steady State, all of whom previously served as officers within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Each contributor brings professional experience in intelligence analysis, national security assessment, and strategic evaluation.

We apply established U.S. Intelligence Community analytic tradecraft to examine conditions inside the United States—using the same disciplined methods, standards, and rigor that guide intelligence assessments worldwide.

The Steady State 9/27/26 The Steady State 9/27/26

PUBLIC Complaint to OSC - Attorney General Blanche - RNC Midterm Convention

Complaint and request for investigation concerning possible prohibited political activity by the Attorney General of the United States in connection with remarks delivered at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, 2026.

The Steady State 9/16/26 The Steady State 9/16/26

Complaint concerning Kash Patel, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation — appearance with Rep. Derrick Van Orden

The Steady State is an organization of more than 430 former national security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law enforcement, and homeland security officials who served across administrations of both parties. We write to request that the Office examine whether Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, violated 5 U.S.C. § 7323(a)(1) and 5 C.F.R. § 734.302 in connection with an appearance he made with Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Steven Cash 9/14/26 Steven Cash 9/14/26

Request for investigation and preservation of evidence concerning the appearance of the Deputy Attorney General of the United States at the Conservative Political Action Conference

Request for investigation and preservation of evidence concerning the appearance of the Deputy Attorney General of the United States at the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 26, 2026, and his statements there concerning election administration and Department charging activity

Steven Cash 9/11/26 Steven Cash 9/11/26

Hatch Act Complaint OSC Hegseth Iowa

Complaint and request for investigation concerning the use of official authority and government resources by the Secretary of Defense in connection with a partisan fundraising event held in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 17, 2026

Steven Cash 9/3/26 Steven Cash 9/3/26

Hatch Act Filings - Blanche and Patel - Combined

Complaint and request for investigation concerning prohibited political activity by the Attorney General of the United States and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation at a campaign-style event in Garden City, New York, on August 14, 2026