Washington, D.C., is shaken by a series of brutal murders. Veteran journalist Cal McAffrey is assigned to cover the case, just as his old college friend, Congressman Stephen Collins, faces a public scandal with the mysterious death of his assistant, Sonia Baker. While Collins grapples with the political and personal fallout, McAffrey teams up with young blogger Della Frye to investigate. They begin to uncover a web of corruption involving the military-industrial complex, compromising their safety and challenging their journalistic integrity.

As Cal and Della dig deeper, they find themselves at odds with powerful interests and become targets in their quest for the truth. The investigation tests their professional relationship, loyalty, and moral judgment, revealing the blurred lines between politics, corporate power, and media influence.