Booker marries Alexis Lewis in separate New Jersey, D.C. ceremonies

On November 26, 2025, an Afghan refugee, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly shot and critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C. Homeland Security officials have attributed the vetting failures of the shooter to the Biden administration, suggesting he may have been radicalized after arriving in the U.S. in 2021.

A year has passed since multiple drone sightings were reported over New Jersey, yet federal authorities have not provided clarity on the incidents. The lack of information has left residents and observers puzzled about the nature and purpose of the drones.

On November 26, 2025, an Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly shot and critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C. Senator Chris Van Hollen stated there is no evidence of vetting system failures in Lakanwal's case during an interview on ABC News.

Senator Cory Booker married his fiancée Alexis Lewis in an intimate ceremony in Washington, D.C., following a brief engagement period of just three months. The private event was attended by close family members, marking a significant personal milestone for the couple.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on 'Meet the Press' that the U.S. will resume reviewing asylum claims after addressing the backlog of cases that had been halted following a shooting incident involving National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration had previously suspended immigration requests from Afghanistan in response to this incident.

John McAuliff, a 33-year-old small business owner, won a seat in Virginia's legislature by focusing his campaign on the rising costs of energy, defeating a Republican opponent. His victory is part of a broader trend, with 13 Democrats winning seats in the recent elections, which strengthens the party's control in the state government.

Senator Cory Booker married his fiancée Alexis Lewis in a private interfaith ceremony in Washington, DC, just three months after their engagement announcement on social media. The event was attended by close family members, marking a significant personal milestone for the 56-year-old New Jersey Senator.

An 82-year-old driver in South Brunswick, New Jersey, survived after her vehicle was pushed a quarter-mile by a freight train locomotive when she stopped on the tracks. The incident resulted in minor injuries for the driver, highlighting the dangers of stopping on railway tracks.