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📅 Nov 24, 2025. U.S. to Designate Regional Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations A new Executive Order is setting in motion a process to block resources and prohibit transactions with Muslim Brotherhood subdivisions in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon.

The order states that these specific chapters have facilitated violence that threatens U.S. citizens and regional stability. Specific examples cited include the Lebanese chapter’s coordination with Hamas and Hezbollah, and the Egyptian chapter’s calls for violence against U.S. partners.

What happens next? Federal agencies must consult with Intelligence and the Attorney General to submit a joint report within 30 days. Formal designations and sanctions are expected to be finalized within 45 days of that report.

📅 Nov 18, 2025. Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Targeting Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR. The State of Texas has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and its "successor organization," the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Transnational Criminal Organizations.

Why was this issued? The Governor’s proclamation outlines several reasons for this action: (1) Ties to Extremism: The order references the Muslim Brotherhood's foundational goal of establishing a global Caliphate and imposing Sharia law, (2) Hamas Connection: The document asserts that CAIR was founded as a part of the Hamas support network in the U.S. and notes that CAIR executives publicly praised the October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel, and (3) Criminal History: The proclamation lists several former CAIR officials and associates who have been convicted of terrorism financing and fraud.

What are the legal consequences? Under this new designation, these organizations are subject to "heightened penalties" for criminal activities. Furthermore, under the Texas Property Code, they are now prohibited from purchasing land in the state, and any land acquired in violation of this law may be subject to divestiture.

📅 Nov 5, 2025. Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race, cementing the Democratic socialist’s meteoric rise in the epicenter of global capitalism and making him the first Muslim to lead America’s most populous city. Mamdani said his supporters delivered a mandate for change centered on making the city more affordable for all of its residents. The 34-year-old’s victory, paired with Democratic wins in New Jersey and Virginia’s gubernatorial races, gave a much-needed boost to a divided Democratic Party.