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Senate Hearing to Investigate Afghan Refugee Terror Links

1/14/2026

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Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) announced a Senate hearing to investigate the Biden administration’s Afghan refugee program.
He asserted more than 50 individuals with terrorist connections were admitted.
The hearing follows a November attack on National Guard members, labeled terrorism by the FBI.
The session begins at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Immigration experts will testify.

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Story summary

Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) announced a Senate hearing to investigate the Biden administration’s Afghan refugee program.
He asserted more than 50 individuals with terrorist connections were admitted.
The hearing follows a November attack on National Guard members, labeled terrorism by the FBI.
The session begins at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Immigration experts will testify.