U.S. Rep. Peter King of New York, the new Republican head of the House Homeland Security Committee, is moving full speed ahead on controversial hearings to assess the threat of homegrown Islamic terrorism.

(To borrow an old Chris Rock joke, what about the threat of angry white guys with guns?)

Some links:

• Muslims to be Congressional Hearings’ Main Focus (NYT)
• Homeland Security Panel Examines Radicalization of U.S. Muslims (The Hill)
• Rep. King Changes Position on Having Law Enforcement Officials Testify at ‘Radicalization’ Hearings (Bold Faith Type)
• Targeting Muslims (L.A. Times)

Any others you recommend? What are some questions you would like to have this panel, or journalists covering this story, ask?

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