Senator renews push to mandate vetting for Afghan evacuees after National Guard shooting

A shooting incident near the White House on November 26, 2025, resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, and critically injured another Guardsman. In response, President Trump announced a crackdown on immigration, halting many legal pathways to the U.S., particularly affecting Afghan nationals.

The White House has criticized the Biden administration for allegedly 'recklessly' releasing nearly 100,000 Afghan nationals into the U.S., following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were critically injured. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the urgency of completing the president's mass deportation operation in light of this event.

The suspect in the shooting of two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The incident, which occurred on November 26, 2025, resulted in one Guardsman dead and another critically injured, prompting significant legal action against the accused, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national.

President Donald Trump announced that National Guard troops will be deployed to New Orleans as part of a federal surge in response to ongoing security concerns, coinciding with an immigration crackdown operation known as 'Swamp Sweep' set to begin this week.

A shooting incident near the White House critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard, with the suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. In response, Tom Homan, a prominent figure in Trump's immigration policy, challenged Democrats to confront him while dismissing concerns about potential prosecution.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a shooting incident near the White House, which has intensified the rhetoric from President Trump and America First Republicans regarding crime and immigration. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has been linked to the attack, prompting calls for stricter immigration policies.

Lawmakers are expressing concern that a recent boat strike by U.S. military forces off the coast of Venezuela could amount to a war crime, following reports of a second strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking. This incident has raised alarms about the legality and implications of U.S. military actions in the region.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting incident that occurred on November 26, 2025, near the White House, critically injuring two members of the West Virginia National Guard. Lakanwal, who previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges during his first court appearance from a hospital bed.