Domestic Radicalization / Radicalization Hearings
Effective homeland security and counterterrorism actions taken by the U.S. following the attacks of 9/11 have made it more difficult for al-Qaeda to launch an attack on the U.S. homeland from overseas, forcing the terrorist organization and its affiliates to shift their strategy to recruiting and radicalizing those already legally in the U.S., including Muslim American citizens.
As a result, the terrorist threat facing our homeland no longer emanates exclusively from al-Qaeda operatives coordinating attacks across the globe, but today includes individuals radicalized within the Muslim American community to engage in terrorist attacks. Prominent examples of such domestic radicalization include Najibullah Zazi, who plotted to blow up the New York City subway system, and Faisal Shahzad, who attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square. In addition, the emergence of influential, English-speaking al-Qaeda leaders such as Adam Gadahn and the radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki had allowed al-Qaeda to successfully target Muslim Americans in its recruitment and radicalization efforts.
In the 112th Congress, Chairman Peter T. King (R-NY) convened a series of hearings to examine the threat of radicalization within the Muslim-American community:
- March 10, 2011 -- “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response”
- June 15, 2011 – “The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons”
- July 27, 2011 -- “Al Shabaab: Recruitment and Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the Threat to the Homeland”
- December 7, 2011 -- “Homegrown Terrorism: The Threat to Military Communities Inside the United States”
- June 20, 2012 -- "The American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization within their Community"
Subcommittee Hearing: Lessons From Fort Hood: Improving our Ability to Connect the Dots
Chairman King Statement on Webster Report Regarding Fort Hood Attack
The Washington Times: Views of Islam clash at House panel hearing
Washington Times: Inside the Ring: Military hit for correctness
King Convenes Hearing on Radicalization within the Muslim-American Community
Hearing: The American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization within their Community
King to Convene Fifth Hearing on Radicalization within Muslim-American Community
A Look Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
King Announces Fifth Radicalization Hearing on June 20
King Statement on Islamist Terrorist Murders in France
CNN: Somali al Qaeda's western reach
Chairman King Outlines Key Priorities for 2012
Chairman King Statement on Recent Terror Arrests in Maryland and Florida
House Homeland Security Committee Concludes Active and Productive 2011
Politico: Woman killed who threatened King
House-Senate Homeland Security Hearing Examines Domestic Threat to Military from Violent Islamist Extremists
Newsday: Homegrown terrorists target military bases
Politico: King sees internal military threats
FoxNews: Military a Growing Terrorist Target, Lawmakers Warn
King Releases Investigative Report Focusing on Homegrown Terror Threat to Military Communities
King, Lieberman Open Joint House-Senate Hearing on Homegrown Terror Threat to Military Communities at 9:30 a.m.
Updated -- A Look Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
Reuters: White House to testify at hearing on "home-grown" militants
Newsday: Samir Khan, al-Qaida figure, grew up on Long Island
Associated Press: King: Feds happened upon American al-Qaida member
CBS New York: Rep. Peter King: Al-Qaida Propagandist Had Long Island Connection
King Statement on Arrest of Ferdaus in Pentagon/Capitol Bomb Plot
King Statement on Somalia Support for Radicalization Hearings
The Hill: Rep. King reaps Somali praise for Muslim hearings
King Statement on Poll Showing Broad Public Support for Radicalization Hearings
Politico: In U.K., King defends Muslim hearings
Newsday: King in UK to testify about radicalization
King Testifies Before Parliamentary Committee on Radicalization
King to Testify at British Parliamentary Hearing on Radicalization
King Statement on 9/11 Report Card From Commission Co-chairs
Politico: King: Muslim poll 'very disappointing'
Politico: Poll: Few Muslims feel U.S. alienation
Newsday: Homegrown terrorism focus of conference
CBS New York: Rep. King Echoes Pres. Obama’s Worry About ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorists
Newsday: Obama targets extremists, not just Muslims
King Statement on Obama Administration Violent Extremism Strategy
Commentary Magazine: Poll: American Muslims Don’t Care for CAIR
Newsday: Editorial: Deadly al-Shabab bears watching
Newsday: King: Al-Shabaab recruits Somali-Americans
King Releases Investigative Report Focusing on al Shabaab
King Opens Third Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on Radicalization, Focusing on al Shabaab
Politico: NYT intellectually dishonest
Newsday: King nixes broadening anti-terror focus
Politico: King: 40 Americans join terror group
AP: Lawmaker: 40 Americans joined Somali terror group
**Time Change ** King Announces Third Radicalization Hearing set for July 27 (new start time 10:00 a.m.)
King Announces Witnesses for Third Radicalization Hearing on Wednesday
A Look Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
King Announces Third Radicalization Hearing Set for July 27
US News & World Report: Farrakhan's Hate Sermons to Prisoners Slammed
Newsday: King: U.S. prisons are breeding jihadists
Commentary Magazine: In Defense of Peter King
Frum Forum: Islamic Hearings: Pete King Is No Joe McCarthy
Hearing on The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons
NY Post: Spotlight on prison Jihadis
AP: NY congressman to examine violent Islam in prison
King Opens Second Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on Radicalization
Background Information on Prominent Post-9/11 U.S. Prison Radicalization Cases
AP: NY groups gather to oppose King's Muslim hearing
King Announces Witnesses for Second Radicalization Hearing on Wednesday
King Announces Witnesses for Second Radicalization Hearing on Wednesday
Politico: Peter King defends Muslim hearings
New York Post: New hearing on radical US Islam
King Announces Second Radicalization Hearing on June 15
UPDATED -- The Week Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
The Week Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
The Week Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
New York Post: Dick Durbin's Muslim mess
Newsday: King, Durbin trade jabs over Muslim rights
The Washington Post: Peter King: What critics?
New York Observer: King Turns the Tables on Durbin's Muslim Hearings
New York Post: Dad reveals his torment over son's 'brainwash' by Islamists
New York Post: The mindless left still won't face the truth
Rep. Walsh op-ed in The Hill: Using common sense in Muslim radicalization
King Opens Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on Radicalization
AP: Terror hearing to start amid anti-Muslim charges
Rep. Broun op-ed in The Hill: The need for investigation of Muslim radicalization
New York Post: Pete King's focus
Rep. Lungren op-ed in The Hill: A matter of congressional oversight
Politico: King reveals threat against him
Rep. McCaul op-ed in The Hill: Why we need to investigate radicalization
National Review Online: King Hearings Are Overdue
New York Post: Critics hard of 'hearing'
CNN: Peter King -- What makes him tick?
New York Post: Muslim doc hits US imams
The Hill: Player of the Week: Rep. Pete King
New York Post: King to hear terrorist kin
New York Times: White House Seeks to Allay Muslims’ Fears on Terror Hearings
Wall Street Journal: King Fuels the Debate Over Terrorism
Daily News: Rep. Peter King: Muslim community fails to help crack down on terror
New York Magazine: Peter King's Muslim Problem
Newsday: King: Muslim hearings will be productive
The Week Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
King to Convene Radicalization Hearing on March 10
Newsday: A balancing act for Peter King
Newsday: King sets March 10 for Muslim hearings
Newsday: Faith, community leaders oppose King hearings
Talking Points Memo: King Taps Journo As Senior Committee Investigator
The Week Ahead: House Committee on Homeland Security
Newsday: Muslim lawmaker to testify at King hearing
King Stands Firm on Upcoming Hearings on Islamic Radicalization
Newsday: Group: Expand or cancel hearing on Muslims
Politico: Muslims nervous about King hearings
The Weekly Standard: Rep. Peter King Blasts CAIR's “Don’t Talk to the FBI” Poster
Newsday: King: What's radicalizing Muslim Americans?
Issues
- Domestic Radicalization / Radicalization Hearings
- 9/11 Trials/Guantanamo Detainees
- Border Security
- Chemical Facility Security
- Counterterrorism
- Cybersecurity
- First Responder Communications
- Information Sharing and State and Local Fusion Centers
- Killing of Osama bin Laden
- Maritime Security
- Oversight of DHS Management
- Passenger and Cargo Aviation Security
- Preparedness for and Response to Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters
- Risk-Based Grant Funding
- Surface Transportation Security
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Wikileaks
Also See
- Hearing on The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response
- Hearing on The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons
- Hearing on Al Shabaab: Recruitment and Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the Threat to the Homeland
- Joint Hearing: Homegrown Terrorism: The Threat to Military Communities Inside the United States
- Hearing: The American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization within their Community