Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden was the founder of al-Qaeda, an Islamist militant organization, and the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.
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Sep 9, 2026
Lean Right
New details emerge that bin Laden had Ahmad Shah Massoud assassinated as a favor to his Taliban hosts, recounted by the CIA officer who led the first team into Afghanistan after 9/11.
This historical revelation reinforces lean right narratives about the enduring threat of terrorism and the need for strong national security, especially as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.