Policy & Law

Former DHS Chiefs Call for New Public Safety Agency on Sept. 11 Anniversary

Michael Chertoff and Jeh Johnson argue the current Department of Homeland Security structure requires significant reform to address modern threats.

By Diane Park · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Leadership Fund Launches Texas PAC With Eight-Figure Ad Buy to Back Ken Paxton

The super PAC tied to Majority Leader John Thune plans continuous advertising through Election Day to support Paxton against James Talarico, who holds a 51%-48% lead in recent polling.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Commentators Cite Lack of Detail From Socialist Candidates on Policy and Past Associations

Critics point to vague responses on taxation and defense spending, while internal DSA strategists argue the group is missing electoral opportunities.

By Diane Park · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Sen. Husted Ousts Political Director Over Posts With Nazi Imagery

Campaign confirms termination of Stephen Woytek following discovery of social media content featuring Nazi officers and Rhodesia-themed playlists.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 2 min read
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CIA Releases Dozens of Declassified Presidential Daily Briefs on Bin Laden Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary

The release includes intelligence documents from 1998 to 2001, detailing al-Qaida's operational flexibility and pre-attack threat assessments.

By Diane Park · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Declassified Documents Show CIA Warned of Explosive Airplane Threat Years Before 9/11

Newly released intelligence files reveal prior warnings about weaponized aircraft, challenging long-held narratives about the surprise of the 2001 attacks.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump Honors 9/11 Heroes at Pentagon, Urging National Unity

President Trump spoke at the 25th anniversary ceremony near the Pentagon impact site, highlighting first responders while Vice President JD Vance joined former presidents at Ground Zero.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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9/11 Widow Terry Strada Calls on Administration to Acknowledge Saudi Ties at Memorial

Strada’s remarks at the 25th anniversary ceremony in New York drew applause but highlight ongoing diplomatic tensions with Riyadh.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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AOC’s ‘Modern-Day Lynchings’ Claim Faces Scrutiny as Official Findings Rule Most Cases Suicides

Approximately 50 Democrats demand a federal investigation into Black hanging deaths, but law enforcement and medical examiners have classified most recent incidents as suicides.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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Giuliani Blasts Mamdani’s 9/11 Toxic Air Blame as Buried City Records Come to Light

New York City releases over 170,000 pages of environmental records from the post-9/11 cleanup, sparking a political dispute between Mayor Mamdani and former Mayor Giuliani's camp.

By Diane Park · Friday, September 11, 2026 · 4 min read