9/11

Geraldo Rivera recently said he thinks New York City’s decision to cancel the annual 9/11 light installation is more about the “symbolism” of “sticking it to” President Donald Trump than due to safety concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Fox News reported on Friday. Typically, two beams of light would be set up in lower […]

Vice President Mike Pence is coming under fire after falsely linking Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani to 9/11, a claim that is not backed by evidence and contradicted by the U.S. government’s official report on the attack. Pence made the claim after a controversial attack ordered by President Donald Trump that left Soleimani dead. As […]

During an unannounced Thanksgiving Day visit to Bagram Airfield, the largest United States military base in Afghanistan, Donald Trump made a bombshell announcement about U.S. peace talks with the Taliban insurgency in that country. According to Trump’s remarks, Taliban leaders “want to do a cease-fire.” “And it will probably work out that way,” Trump said, […]

Eighteen years ago, Christina Milian released her self-titled debut album. The “Whatever U Want” hitmaker shared a photo of the album cover to Instagram and wrote a long caption about the record. “Crazy to think just 18 years ago today I released my self titled debut album worldwide (except the U.S. Unfortunately 9/11 put a […]

After her most recent faux pas, perhaps Farrah Abraham should consider using a script when speaking on record. Mistaking 9/11 for 7-Eleven and then posting her excursion to the Freedom Towers anyway caused plenty of backlash. Although the former Teen Mom OG eventually took down that Instagram upload, the reality star told TMZ she was […]

Although he is only 23-years-old, popular YouTuber David Dobrik is one of the most successful people in the business. His famous four-minute and twenty-second vlog videos have gotten increasingly crazy throughout the years. Joined by his famous cast of friends, dubbed the Vlog Squad, Dobrik’s videos typically contain outlandish stunts, pranks, and comedic skits. The […]

Melania Trump is under fire yet again for her controversial fashion choices, but this time, the White House is coming to her defense. The first lady and Donald Trump posted an image showing the couple standing in front of the 9/11 memorial site in New York City. In the image, Melania is wearing a dark […]

Pete Alonso may only be a rookie, but he apparently already knows what it takes to endear himself to New York sports fans. The New York Mets slugger, who has embraced his newfound home in the Big Apple, decided to honor those who lost their lives on the September 11 terrorist attack. As SNY reported, […]

Kristin Cavallari heard the backlash about her most recent Instagram post loud and clear. The Very Cavallari star has fired the social media staffer who posted an inappropriate Instagram message under her name with a sentiment about New York City on the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, Page Six reports. The outlet […]

Republicans in North Carolina are coming under fire for holding a surprise vote to override Governor Roy Cooper’s budget veto — one that took place while the governor and House Democrats were attending a 9/11 memorial ceremony. As The News & Observer reported, Republicans leading the North Carolina House of Representatives held the vote on […]

The son of a survivor of the September 11, 2001, attacks took aim at Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar during a speech Wednesday. His remarks came on the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks which left more than 3,000 dead, per a report from USA Today. The pointed attack of Omar came from Nicholas Haros […]

Today is September 11. The 18th anniversary of 9/11, and early this morning President Donald Trump tweeted a picture of himself and First Lady Melania Trump at a memorial in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the attacks. However, two hours later, he continued his typical tweets about fake news and fake poll […]

Today is the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a day which, for better or for worse, changed America forever. Amid the devastation, the anger, and the shock was the opposite of those emotions: hope, compassion, and community. Here are eight quotes from the day and the aftermath. “Let’s Roll” — Todd […]

Today marks 18 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001, a day which saw airplanes flown into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the course of American history altered forever. As the years go on, a new generation is raised with their knowledge of the attacks confined to a distant memory or […]

During an interview with CNN’s Alisyn Camerota after the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund was extended to 2090 by a Senate vote of 97-2, Jon Stewart and 9/11 victims advocate John Feal spoke about the victory. In addition, Feal was asked by Camerota if there was anyone whose humanity surprised them or that they wanted […]

Luis Alvarez, a detective with the New York City Police Department — who was one of the first to respond to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center — has died after a battle with colon cancer. Alvarez was 53. Alvarez became a national figure in recent years as he lobbied Congress to […]

Luis Alvarez was a detective for the NYPD during the time that the tragic terrorist attacks occurred on September 11, 2001. Few can forget that day or the horrifying footage that was displayed on televisions around the world for days after. It is believed that 2,977 people died on that terrible day. Even though 18 […]

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responded to Jon Stewart’s recent criticism of the way he has handled compensation for 9/11 responders. While speaking with Fox News’ Fox & Friends, McConnell said that he didn’t understand why the comedian was “bent out of shape” about the issue because it would “take care” of the legislation, which […]

Jon Stewart took aim at Mitch McConnell for blocking bills aimed at compensating first responders to the September 11 terrorist attacks, noting that McConnell and Republicans are the only ones who blocked efforts to take care of those who suffered health effects from responding to the attack. In an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Stewart […]

Jon Stewart gave a powerful speech in front of Congress on Tuesday, when he advocated for 9/11 victims and first responders to have their compensation fund reauthorized. The comedian lashed out at Washington D.C. lawmakers who failed to show up to the hearing, telling them they should be “ashamed” of themselves as he offered his […]

A helicopter crashed into the rooftop of a Manhattan building on Monday before bursting into flames, forcing the building to evacuate and killing the pilot. According to CBS New York, the helicopter hit the roof of a 51-story Midtown building around 1:45 p.m. local time. Governor Andrew Cuomo assured nervous New Yorkers that the incident […]

Oregon is considering a bill that would allow people on the wrong end of “racially-motivated” 911 calls to sue the caller for $250 if it turns out there was no legitimate reason for the call, Yahoo News reports. Over the past few years, the news has been filled with stories of white people calling the […]

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she is receiving increasing death threats since Donald Trump posted an altered video of her statements on the September 11, 2001, attacks, according to The Hill. On Sunday night, Omar put out a statement saying she had received death threats by many people who were directly referencing the Trump video. […]

As The Inquistr previously reported, Donald Trump tweeted a video montage of Ilhan Omar making a speech as the World Trade Center towers crash in the background, and he accused the Minnesota Congresswoman of downplaying the radical Islamist attacks. Now, the White House is escalating attacks on Omar, 37, who is one of the first […]

On Friday, Donald Trump shared an edited video showing Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar making comments about the September 11, 2001, attacks to the Council of American-Islamic Relations. While Omar was making comments in relation to the anxiety felt by American Muslims in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Trump’s video narrowed down on four words […]

Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw had some harsh remarks for Democrat Ilhan Omar for allegedly downplaying the terrorist attacks, but one FDNY firefighter who survived the attack said Crenshaw didn’t seem to have time to discuss benefits for other Ground Zero survivors. As the New York Daily News reported, Crenshaw was one of a number of […]

The New York Post is taking criticism after publishing a front-page photo of the burning twin towers of the World Trade Center in an attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. The New York Post‘s front cover on Thursday made reference to remarks made by the freshman legislator from Minnesota during a gathering for the Council on […]

In an interview broadcast Wednesday, Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley compared Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election to the September 11 terrorist attacks, Raw Story reports. According to Quigley, Russian election meddling is the “political equivalent of 9/11.” Furthermore, according to the Democrat, even more concerning is President Donald Trump’s reaction to Russia’s meddling in […]

A poster in the West Virginia State Capitol building linking Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to the September 11 terrorist attacks caused such a furor that one legislative staffer resigned, and another suffered minor injuries in a physical altercation over the incident. As The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports, Friday was a day set aside for […]

Although it’s been 17 years since the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, many are still dealing with the aftermath to this day. Including those in the hijacked planes, the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and those in the surrounding area, 2,996 people lost their lives that day. In addition, more than 6,000 people […]

Liberal leaning online news website Slate accused President Donald Trump of lying to justify holding a rally hours after a gunman opened fire at a Pittsburgh Synagogue, killing 11 people Saturday morning. Robert Bowers, 46, has been accused of firing upon worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, injuring six others along with […]

The House with a Clock in its Walls is smashing box office expectations, having taken number one this weekend with a respectable $26.8 million. Yahoo! also reported that Michael Moore’s newest venture, Fahrenheit 11/9, did not fare so well. It was a fairly quiet weekend at the box office as summer winds down and fall […]

The UK iteration of the international hit show Big Brother is already making dramatic headlines, with the most recent buzz circulating on the internet having to do with the early ejection of a player for using racial slurs on social media. Ellis Hillon, a 20-year-old fast food worker from Glasgow, Scotland, was in the Big […]

When Mac Miller’s body was discovered by his friend on an early Friday afternoon, the friend knew that Miller wasn’t simply passed out and called the police in a frantic state, according to reports from TMZ, who obtained the record of the call. The version of the call that TMZ had received was heavily redacted […]

When Station Commander Frank Culbertson started his shift on the morning of September 11, 2001, he was the only American stationed on the ISS. According to a letter he sent to NASA the next day, he handled a few chores in his normal routine, including giving physical exams to the rest of the crew. When […]

Yesterday marked the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. For some, the sting and tragedy of something that occurred nearly two decades still feel like it happened just yesterday. Today, September 11 – and the days surrounding it – are an opportunity for many Americans to reflect on what happened and pay their respect to […]

As the world remembers the events that unfolded 17 years ago in the U.S. with the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center, some are also questioning if Donald Trump was there that day and helped to search for survivors. So, was Trump really at ground zero that day? When a terrorist […]

Seventeen years after the terrible tragedy that struck New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, NASA commemorates the 9/11 anniversary by sharing heartbreaking photos taken from space on the day of the terrorist attack. The incredible photos show New York City from the unique vantage point of the International Space Station (ISS) and were captured by […]

On the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that rocked the nation on Sept. 11, 2001, President Donald Trump spoke in tribute to the victims, a remembrance pin adorned on his chest. The event in a field north of Shanksville, Pennsylvania paid tribute to the passengers of United Flight 93 who, after their San Francisco, […]

President Donald Trump proclaimed Tuesday as “Patriot Day” in memory of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and praised Rudy Giuliani in a tweet for leading New York City during that crisis as mayor. Trump’s proclamation was announced by his director of social media Dan Scavino Jr. on Twitter Tuesday. Scavino, who is listed as assistant […]

Tuesday will mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Just ahead of September 11, a new memorial has opened in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the Flight 93 crash site. The flight was hijacked as part of the terror attacks, and crashed into a rural Pennsylvania field. Fox News reports that the new memorial is […]

The Cortlandt Street Station was once one of Manhattan’s most heavily trafficked subway stops, given that it was right outside the World Trade Center and the bustling Manhattan streets surrounding it. It has been closed ever since the attacks that destroyed the twin towers and affected good portion of lower Manhattan. CBS News reports that […]

The Transportation Security Administration is mulling over the decision to eliminate security checkpoint screenings at 150 smaller airports catering to planes with 60 or fewer seats across the U.S., CNN reported on Wednesday. According to senior agency officials, the proposal could bring a “small (non-zero) undesirable increase in risk related to additional adversary opportunity.” Almost […]

Fans have come up with a date that they think Ariana and Pete are getting married, and it’s soon…very soon! The date people think the couple will get married is August 4, 2018. They think this because the number “8418” is special for both of them. It’s actually the badge number of Pete’s late father, […]

Joy Reid has taken lots of heat in the past week over some things she said on her old blog, and now she’s finding support from an unexpected person – Sean Hannity. The Fox News host acknowledges in a Friday post to his website, Hannity, that Joy is not a fan, and commends her for […]

Old blog entries reportedly written by Joy Reid are leaving some wondering whether she is or was a 9/11 truther. Reid is the progressive pundit who hosts the MSNBC political talk show AM Joy on weekends from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern and enjoys a following among the anti-Trump #Resistance movement. Previous blog entries have […]

The author of a new book visited Fox & Friends during their Tuesday morning broadcast with some jaw-dropping information about a hidden note from a 9/11 victim. This victim was on board the ill-fated Flight 77 that slammed into the Pentagon, and that fiery crash left very little intact on board that aircraft. Author Brad […]

President Donald Trump impeachment has remained one of the most talked topics among the political experts. Even before he won the 2016 presidential election after defeating Hillary Clinton, many were searching on Google search engine as what it will take to impeach a sitting president. Earlier this week, documentary director Michael Moore said in his […]

Terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was slain by United States Navy SEAL commandos on May 2, 2011, at the Al Qaeda chief’s secret compound in Abbotobad, Pakistan, ending a reign of bloodshed that included some of the deadliest and most brazen terror attacks in history. But in the raid on bin Laden’s Pakistan hideout, U.S. […]

Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has stated that Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election was on such an enormous scale that it is the equivalent of a “Cyber 9/11.” Appearing before an audience in London Sunday evening, Hillary, who has now been defeated twice in her bid to run for office, […]