Sunday shows preview: National Guard shooting rattles DC, boosts Trump's immigration crackdown

Senator Mark Kelly is under investigation by the Pentagon for a video in which he and other Democratic lawmakers encouraged military personnel to disobey illegal orders, a stance he defends as non-controversial. The inquiry raises questions about potential breaches of military law and the implications of such directives on military conduct.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the suspect in the National Guard shooting was radicalized in the U.S., highlighting concerns about domestic extremism. The incident has raised significant alarm as it resulted in the critical injury of two National Guard members near the White House. Noem also indicated that the asylum process for migrants would resume once the backlog of applications is addressed.

In a recent interview, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the Operation Allies Welcome program, which allowed Afghan nationals to resettle in the U.S. after the Taliban takeover in 2021. This criticism follows a shooting incident near the White House where two National Guard members were critically injured by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. under this program.

On November 26, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national with ties to the CIA, allegedly shot two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C., critically injuring them. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of military personnel and the implications of employing individuals with past affiliations to intelligence agencies.

A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll indicates that nearly 60% of voters in Wisconsin believe President Trump's primary focus should be on lowering prices, reflecting a significant concern about affordability in this key swing state.

President Trump is encountering growing dissent from Republicans in Congress regarding various aspects of his agenda as he approaches the conclusion of his first year back in office. This resistance highlights a potential shift within the party, as lawmakers express concerns over aligning too closely with Trump's controversial proposals.

An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been accused of a shooting incident near the White House that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard. This attack, which occurred on November 26, 2025, has raised significant concerns about the mental health and integration of Afghan nationals in the U.S., particularly those who were evacuated during the 2021 airlift.

President Trump has invoked Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which grants the president authority to suspend the entry of aliens into the United States. This announcement follows a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that critically injured two members of the National Guard, prompting a crackdown on immigration policies.