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Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Exclude from home pageCurated Content  |  September 28, 2026

Read the full story: Associated Press

Some of the loudest cheers for Sen. Ted Cruz at the Republicans’ recent midterm convention in Dallas came after the Texas politician targeted Muslim Americans and their faith’s religious code.

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