Dem lawmaker meets Hamas-linked group, sparks fury online

California Democrat Derek Tran is facing backlash after hosting the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in his Capitol Hill office. The group, which has been accused by some U.S. officials of having ties to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, met with the congressman for advocacy sessions. Critics online quickly condemned the meeting, questioning Tran’s judgment. Tran has not yet publicly responded to the controversy.