Rep. Peter King is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee . The FBI has been investigating whether Russia interfered in last year's presidential election and possible ties between Trump associates and Russia. The hearings focus on what King calls the radicalization of Muslims in the U.S. `` These hearings are absolutely essential , '' King says .
Rep. Peter King is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee . He is holding controversial hearings regarding Muslims in the United States . The hearings focus on what King calls the radicalization of Muslims in the U.S. `` These hearings are absolutely essential , '' King says .