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DHS Cancels $8M in Grants Amid Terrorism Links

8/20/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing federal security grants for Muslim groups linked to terrorism, canceling 49 projects to save $8 million.
This decision follows a report claiming over $25 million in grants were awarded to extremist organizations from 2013 to 2023.
DHS will implement stricter vetting for future funding, allocating $94 million for Jewish organizations and $110 million for various faith-based institutions in fiscal year 2024.
The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) denies having federal contracts and criticizes DHS's actions, urging organizations to withdraw from DHS grants unless new vetting rules are rescinded.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing federal security grants for Muslim groups linked to terrorism, canceling 49 projects to save $8 million.
This decision follows a report claiming over $25 million in grants were awarded to extremist organizations from 2013 to 2023.
DHS will implement stricter vetting for future funding, allocating $94 million for Jewish organizations and $110 million for various faith-based institutions in fiscal year 2024.
The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) denies having federal contracts and criticizes DHS's actions, urging organizations to withdraw from DHS grants unless new vetting rules are rescinded.