Edward J. Watts' new book, The Romans: A 2,000-Year History, is not only an excellent introduction to Roman history, but a reminder of why the classics will always be relevant, especially for America.
In Bogdan Musial's Stalin’s Great Raid, the author presents eye-opening research showing how Soviet industrial capacity was dependent on looting, not economic prosperity.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine will speak with reporters Tuesday morning, as the conflict with Iran heats up despite alleged negotiations. Iranian officials have denied being in talks with the Trump administration over how to bring an end to the strikes — though Tehran has offered some demands. President Trump is also weighing action to take over Kharg Island — which would require putting boots on the ground in Iran. The Islamic Republic has threatened to retaliate if the U.S. invades, claiming American troops could be "set on fire," and called on regional neighbors to "eject" the U.S. The back-and-forth comes nearly two weeks after Trump signaled the U.S. military operation was winding down.
The man armed with fireworks who rammed his truck into a Michigan synagogue was carrying out " a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community," the FBI said Monday.