Communities honor West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's strategy of balancing loyalty and punishment appears increasingly desperate as international pressures mount. His regime faces accusations of drug trafficking and human rights violations, leading to heightened scrutiny and military presence from the United States in the Caribbean region.

Four people were killed and at least ten others wounded during a shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening. The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. local time, during a family gathering, prompting a swift response from local authorities.

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 targeted shooting incident involving two members of the West Virginia National Guard occurred near the White House in Washington, D.C., resulting in one death and another critically injured. The attack, which took place close to the Farragut West metro station, has raised significant concerns among national officials and prompted a swift response from law enforcement.

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.