Zero Fail

In this definitive account by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Carol Leonnig, the history of the Secret Service from its origins in 1865 to recent years is explored, highlighting its rise as a highly trained protective agency and the challenges it faces today. Drawing on interviews with agents, officials, and whistleblowers, the book uncovers longstanding issues within the agency, including management problems, outdated equipment, and scandals, shedding light on the urgent need for reform.