November 23, 2009

This issue examined the Fort Hood shooting carried out by Major Nidal Malik Hasan, with Stephen F. Hayes and Tom Joscelyn investigating the counterterrorism failures that preceded the attack. The cover story traced the connections between Hasan and various radical influences, including his mosque, mentor figures, and suspicious communications. Additionally, the magazine profiled David A. Smith's role at the National Endowment for the Arts under the Obama administration, highlighting concerns about the administration's cultural appointees.