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'The gloves were off.' What America did to stay safe after 9/11

NPR | By Mary Louise Kelly,
Courtney Dorning, Alejandra Marquez Janse
Published September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

Did America sacrifice too much to stay safe after the 9/11 terror attacks?

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Mary Louise Kelly
Mary Louise Kelly is a host of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine. She is also the host of NPR's national security podcast, Sources & Methods.
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Courtney Dorning
Courtney Dorning is a Senior Editor for NPR's All Things Considered.
Alejandra Marquez Janse
Alejandra Marquez Janse is an assistant producer for NPR's evening news program All Things Considered.
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