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Cruz Criticizes Democrats as FBI Calls Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist

8/6/2026

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Sen. Ted Cruz rebuked five Democratic senators for skipping the Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the Muslim Brotherhood, calling the empty seats an embarrassment.
Retired FBI special-agent Lara Burns testified that the Muslim Brotherhood is a known terrorist organization and warned against ignoring evidence for political reasons.
The hearing also highlighted Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s extremist ties, sparking antisemitism concerns among Jewish voters.

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Sen. Ted Cruz rebuked five Democratic senators for skipping the Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the Muslim Brotherhood, calling the empty seats an embarrassment.
Retired FBI special-agent Lara Burns testified that the Muslim Brotherhood is a known terrorist organization and warned against ignoring evidence for political reasons.
The hearing also highlighted Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s extremist ties, sparking antisemitism concerns among Jewish voters.