America Marks 9/11 Anniversary
The U.S. reflects on the Sept. 11 attacks 25 years later.
September 13, 2026 · Updated Sep 13, 9:36am ET
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What happened
After a day of public remembrance, the debate shifted to records, language and legacy. On the 25th anniversary, the CIA released several dozen declassified presidential briefing documents. The Sept. 11 attacks killed 2,977 people. The papers detail pre-hijacking intelligence on Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Ladenfounder of al-Qaeda (1957–2011) and al-Qaida, including threats, financing and networks in multiple countries. CIA Director John Ratcliffe
John RatcliffeAmerican lawyer and politician (born 1965) called it “an act of exceptional transparency.” A World Trade Center steel beam ended a 10,500-mile tour at Ground Zero, while Bill Maher
Bill MaherAmerican stand-up comedian and television host criticized changing media language on “terrorism.”
How the left told it
Left-leaning coverage cast the release as part of a wider legacy debate. HuffPost focused on newly declassified presidential briefs and Ratcliffe’s description of the release as the largest of its kind. PBS NewsHour tied the anniversary to Afghanistan, saying the Taliban harbored planners and the 20-year war killed hundreds of thousands, mostly civilians. Democracy Now! emphasized civil liberties, arguing post-9/11 powers reshaped speech, press freedom and surveillance.
How the right told it
Right-leaning coverage centered on whether institutions soften the meaning of 9/11. The New York Post and The Daily Wire highlighted Maher’s complaint that media outlets avoid “terrorism.” The Federalist focused on school guidance warning teachers not to link the attacks to Islam or Muslims. The American Conservative stressed that hijackers murdered 2,977 people. American Thinker said the CIA materials showed many warning signs, while PJ Media said they showed U.S. intelligence knew in 1998 that bin Laden planned aircraft hijackings.
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