Government & Politics

Confusion over CAIR’s role in planned Biden meeting with Muslim leaders in Chicago The White House claims no one from CAIR was invited, but the group organized a letter claiming otherwise

(Jewish Insider) The White House was snubbed this week by the Muslim community in Chicago after Biden administration officials sought a meeting with Muslim, Arab and Palestinian American leaders. At least, that’s what several Muslim advocacy groups said on Thursday. More than […]

Children & Teens

Record number of children arrested in UK over ‘terrorist-related activities’ Overall, 219 people were detained in 2023, up a third on previous year and highest figure since 2019

(National-UAE) More than 40 children were arrested in connection with alleged terrorism offences in the UK last year — the highest number since records began, official figures show. The Home Office said police made 219 arrests for terrorism-related activities in the 12 […]

Government & Politics

White House eyeing a scaled-down Ramadan reception this year Anger over the war in Gaza is clouding the traditional Eid al-Fitr celebration.

(Politico) The White House is considering a scaled-down version of its traditional ceremony marking the end of Ramadan next month, after Muslim leaders warned aides that people would decline invitations in objection to the president’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Typically, the […]