US counter-terror capacity erodes 25 years post-9/11; experts warn of attack risk

Experts warn that US counter-terrorism efforts have weakened due to budget cuts, attrition of experienced officials, and resource diversion to other threats, increasing the risk of another attack. The assessment comes 25 years after 9/11, marking a notable shift from the post-2001 focus. The claim is based on expert opinion, not yet corroborated by official data.