The Public Interest Declassification Board held an in-person executive session on September 16, 2026, at the National Archives in Washington, DC. The meeting was attended by PIDB members Mark Angelson, Ezra Cohen, Valdez Demings, John McCarthy, and Alissa Starzak. Key topics addressed during the meeting included:● The public release of 9/11 commission records and determining … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session held on September 16, 2026
Firefighters unfurl a large American flag over the scarred stone of the Pentagon on September 12, 2001. (National Archives Identifier 5997275) In June 2026, the Public Interest Declassification Board wrote to President Trump to reinforce our long-standing recommendation for the declassification and release of historically significant records relating to the September 11 attacks. Today, on … Continue reading Long-Sought 9/11 Records Now Declassified and Available to the Public
On August 26, 2026, the Public Interest Declassification Board (the Board) convened for a virtual executive session. Board members in attendance included Mark Angelson, Ezra Cohen, Carmen Medina, John McCarthy, Ryan Montoya, and Alissa Starzak. Board members, from left, Alissa Starzak, Ezra Cohen, Mark Angelson, Carter Burwell, and Valdez Demings field a question from the … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session held on August 26, 2026
As our nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Board hereby updates the public on its advocacy efforts, and explains its approach to advancing the review for potential declassification and public release of two sets of high-priority records compiled by the 9/11 Commission: the President’s Daily Briefing (PDB) summary and a collection of Memorandums for … Continue reading Declassifying High-Priority 9/11 Records
The Public Interest Declassification Board (the Board) notes the recent bipartisan letter from the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, authored by Chairman Grassley, urging Presidential action to direct the review and public release of remaining agency records that are subject to the Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act of 1998 (NWCDA). This call for renewed attention … Continue reading Congressional Interest Reinforces the Need for Systematic Declassification Reform
The Public Interest Declassification Board held an open meeting in the Senate Visitor Center of the U.S. Capitol on July 15, 2026. The event featured remarks from Members of Congress, an overview of how the Board serves Congress as a productive partner on classification and declassification issues, and what the Board sees as the critical components … Continue reading VIDEO: July 15, 2026, PIDB Open Meeting at U.S. Capitol
The Public Interest Declassification Board (the Board) will hold its open meeting this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. at the Senate Visitor Center inside the U.S. Capitol. Key Topics for Discussion At this session, the Board intends to emphasize how … Continue reading Tune In This Wednesday for the PIDB Open Meeting!
On June 17, 2026, the Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) convened for a virtual executive session. Board members in attendance included Mark Angelson, Carter Burwell, Ezra Cohen, Valdez Demings, Carmen Medina, Ryan Montoya, and Alissa Starzak. Preparations for the July 15 Open Meeting The session focused primarily on planning for the upcoming open board meeting … Continue reading PIDB Executive Session held on June 17, 2026
Registration is now available for the open meeting on July 15, 2026. The meeting will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m in the Senate Visitor Center of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and will be streamed live online. Pre-Registration is required for all individuals attending, whether in-person or virtually. Upon completion of … Continue reading Register for the PIDB Open Meeting on July 15th
The statutorily bipartisan Public Interest Declassification Board is pleased to announce a meeting open to the public on July 15, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance will begin next week. This meeting will focus on how the … Continue reading PIDB Announces Open Meeting on July 15th
