Iran's Supreme Leader may have just authorized proxy attacks on US/Jewish targets. Apart from a dramatic, true crime story, my book, Second Wave, analyzes vulnerabilities before 9/11, its aftermath, and through today. Presale now & bookshelves in 1 month. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Second...

"U.S. leaders should refocus the country’s national security priorities to help ensure another catastrophic terrorist attack never happens again." intpolicydigest.org/twenty-five-...

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A deadlier sequel to 9/11—and the race inside the CIA, FBI, and Pentagon to stop it. In SECOND WAVE, Michael Lebowitz captures post-9/11 chaos and drama. Releasing August 11, 2026. Pre-order your copy today!

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May 12, 2001: Exactly 25-years ago today was Usama bin Laden’s preferred date to launch what became known as the 9/11 attacks. He was enamored with the attack occurring on 5/12, which was 7 months after the USS Cole bombing. KSM pushed back, arguing hijackers were not ready.

May 8, 2001: VP Cheney tasked with preparations for managing a possible WMD attack & national preparedness. 9/11 plotting continued unabated & 9/11 mastermind KSM began grooming a potential source w/means to obtain WMDs and to ship them thru US ports.

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Coming soon! Second Wave exposes Al Qaeda’s plan to launch a far deadlier sequel to the 2001 attacks as it details the heroic yet controversial race within the CIA, FBI, and Pentagon to stop the plot—and forcing readers to ask: Are we truly prepared to prevent the next one? Lebowitzbooks.com