State of War

In "State of War," James Risen exposes the extensive abuses of power by the Bush administration, detailing issues such as warrantless wiretapping, secret financial data mining, and rogue CIA operations. His investigative work reveals a troubling pattern of overreach that undermines checks and balances. The new epilogue for the paperback edition highlights the dual challenges President Bush faces: increased constraints from Congress and the Supreme Court at home, and the faltering mission for democracy in the Middle East. Risen urges listeners to grasp the critical lessons of this historical moment before it's too late.