U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche recently told CBS News that the federal government will continue releasing documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, emphasizing that the withholding of some records is not intended to protect foreign governments, including Saudi Arabia. Blanche clarified that the decision to keep certain documents classified is based on national security concerns, not political considerations. His comments came amid renewed calls from 9/11 family members, many of whom attended a 25th-anniversary commemoration in New York and expressed frustration with past administrations for allegedly hiding evidence that could link Saudi Arabia to the attacks. The families have been involved in a long-running lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, alleging that the country may have supported the hijackers. This legal action has already led to the release of new information, including a 2023 "60 Minutes" report that highlighted the case of Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi national who met two of the hijackers and helped them settle in San Diego. While al-Bayoumi claimed their meeting was coincidental, the families believe he had deeper connections to the hijackers and the Saudi government. Evidence from his U.K. apartment, including a sketch of an airplane and a math formula, was turned over to the FBI in 2001 but not shared with key investigators at the time. Experts suggested the formula could be used to calculate a plane's descent to hit a target on the horizon, raising questions about the intended target of Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump, who was in Ireland at the time, said he would review the families' concerns upon returning to Washington. Blanche, meanwhile, confirmed that more records would be released, though he did not specify a timeline. He acknowledged that some documents remain classified for legitimate reasons but denied that the government is hiding information to protect foreign governments. Blanche also addressed the families directly, saying, "We are, too [looking for answers], and that's what we're going to deliver to them." During the 25th-anniversary ceremony, several family members publicly criticized past administrations for not supporting their efforts to uncover potential Saudi links to the attacks. Terry Strada, whose husband died in the North Tower, accused leaders of prioritizing the protection of Saudi interests over the families' needs. Others, like the nephew of Lisa Marie Terry, a victim killed in the World Trade Center, called on Trump to take action, saying he was "our last hope." The legal battle continues, with a recent court ruling allowing the case to proceed, citing evidence involving Saudi nationals and their possible support for the hijackers. While the CIA has released a significant amount of declassified intelligence, the documents most sought by the families remain under seal, fueling ongoing debates about transparency and accountability.