What counterterrorism looks like in the U.S. 24 years after 9/11

By Odette Yousef

Published September 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM EDT

The Sept. 11 attacks of 24 years ago led to unprecedented investment in counterterrorism resources. Today, the terrorism landscape is more complex than ever, and some say the country is less prepared.

Odette Yousef

Odette Yousef is a National Security correspondent focusing on extremism.

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