Second National Guardsman shot in D.C. ambush is 'hanging on,' West Virginia congressman says

President Donald Trump has invited the families of two National Guard members involved in a shooting incident near the White House to the White House, following the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and the critical injury of 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, and has prompted widespread mourning and vigils in West Virginia.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the Biden administration is responsible for any vetting failures related to the Afghan refugee accused of shooting two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly carried out the attack on November 26, 2025, resulting in critical injuries to the Guardsmen.

Former federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno criticized President Trump for using a derogatory slur against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, calling the remark 'absolutely indefensible.' This comment came in the aftermath of a shooting incident involving National Guard members in Washington, D.C., where two were critically injured. Trump referred to Walz as 'seriously retarded' in a post on Truth Social, linking it to his views on immigration and security policies.

A Ukrainian delegation led by Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov is traveling to Washington for negotiations following the resignation of a previous negotiator. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to address the conflict with Russia, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

A woman in Washington state has been arrested for multiple DUIs related to laughing gas, leading prosecutors to issue two $50,000 warrants for her arrest due to her being deemed a high-risk danger to the community. This follows a series of incidents involving the use of whippets, which are canisters of nitrous oxide often used recreationally.

The State Department has not conducted a public press briefing in over three months, raising concerns as rivals in Washington ramp up their communication strategies to influence public opinion and challenge U.S. leadership on the global stage.

An Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been charged with first-degree murder following a shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. Lakanwal entered the U.S. under the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome program, which aimed to facilitate the resettlement of Afghan allies after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, 24, is currently in critical condition after being shot in an ambush-style attack near the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. His family has expressed their distress and is pleading for prayers as he fights for his life, according to Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va.