Attorney General Todd Blanche to speak at DOJ 9/11 memorial

Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to speak at a September 11 memorial ceremony held Tuesday at the Department of Justice headquarters, marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The event will bring together federal officials, first‑responders, and families of victims to honor those who died and to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to justice and security.

On the same day, a federal judge ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self‑identified architect of the 2001 attacks, to stand trial on charges that include murder, conspiracy and terrorism. The decision moves the high‑profile case forward after years of legal and diplomatic negotiations over his detention and trial venue. The proceedings are expected to be a pivotal moment in the United States’ ongoing effort to hold the perpetrators of the deadliest attack on American soil accountable.