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FAIRFAX, Va.—Minutes after protesters chanting about abortion depart, children in Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s neighborhood call “Mommy!” ...

Operation Drumbeat did see success for the Germans...initially. Key Point: It took a herculean effort by the admiral to scrounge and prepare enough U-boats to make an impression. On December 9, 1941, Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, the commander of the Kriegsmarine, lifted all restrictions on German naval attacks against American vessels by his surface and submarine fleets. Atlantic sparring between the two powers had been occurring for several months but would now escalate into full-blown conflagration. For the United States a painful lesson on the consequences of complacency and arrogant refus...

This week, we celebrate Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who died defending our country. Years ago, Jan Reger, reminded me to remember the families of those listed as “Missing in Action.” Recently, I received an update from Jan but here is her story: On May 13, 1970, just days before turning 30, my brother, Captain Alan R. Trent, USAF, was shot down over Cambodia. He was the lead pilot in a Phantom jet hit while going in to blow up a bridge. The plane went down and exploded on impact. A scout plane did not see any parachutes but reported the two crewmen may have ejec...

How Close Did Germany's Navy Get to Threatening America's Coastline in WWII? Just like during World War I, the Germans wanted to quickly sink as many ships as possible and doom England. However, America manpower and industrial might would once again turn the tide. Here's What You Need To Remember: The Germans wagered that if the U-boats could seriously disrupt Atlantic shipping and also sink American supply ships close to their own shores, the losses would be even more demoralizing. Dönitz commenced plans for his first hunting forays into U.S. coastal waters. He called the missions Operatio...