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Senator Cotton Demands IRS Probe of CAIR's Funds

8/8/2025

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US Senator Tom Cotton is calling for an IRS investigation into the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), citing alleged connections to terrorist groups like Hamas. CAIR, which raised over $26 million this year, vehemently denies these accusations, labeling them baseless. Additionally, questions linger about missing funds meant for immigrant resettlement in California, raising further alarm.

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US Senator Tom Cotton is calling for an IRS investigation into the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), citing alleged connections to terrorist groups like Hamas. CAIR, which raised over $26 million this year, vehemently denies these accusations, labeling them baseless. Additionally, questions linger about missing funds meant for immigrant resettlement in California, raising further alarm.