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The intelligence community changed after 9/11. Where is it now?

NPR | By Mary Louise Kelly,

Courtney Dorning, Alejandra Marquez Janse

Published September 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM CDT

The 9/11 terrorist attacks changed the nation's approach to national security. NPR's May Louise Kelly speaks with four U.S. officials about the intelligence community's response and where we are now.

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.

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.