States sue the Trump administration over major homelessness spending cuts

The Trump administration is intensifying its focus on immigration issues following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that critically injured two members of the National Guard. The suspected shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has prompted the administration to halt immigration from Afghanistan indefinitely and to review Afghan nationals who entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

Hacked documents from the Heritage Foundation reveal that applicants for Project 2025, aimed at creating a talent pool for the Trump administration, cited Nazi theorists and other far-right figures as influences on their political beliefs. Some applicants who referenced these extremist ideologies have secured positions within the administration, while others did not.

Chicago has become a focal point of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with over 800 arrests made by ICE as of October 1, 2025. The use of violent tactics, including teargas and aggressive arrests, has instilled fear within the community. In response, local faith leaders have emerged as key figures in the resistance against these actions, advocating for the rights and dignity of those affected.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized Senator Mark Kelly for urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration, calling it an inappropriate action. This criticism follows a video released by Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers advocating for active-duty military and intelligence personnel to ignore unlawful directives, which has drawn significant attention and backlash from various political figures.

The Trump administration announced a reexamination of green cards linked to 19 countries following a shooting incident near the White House that critically injured two National Guard members. The suspected shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, has prompted this review as part of a broader response to the attack.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been identified as the suspect in a targeted shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C. The CIA has confirmed that Lakanwal previously worked with agency-backed military units during the U.S. war in Afghanistan. The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide a detailed description of the materials it plans to publicly release regarding Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This order aims to ensure that the privacy of Epstein's victims is protected during the disclosure process. Judge Richard Berman's request includes specifics on any redactions that will be made to safeguard sensitive information.

On November 26, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly carried out an ambush-style shooting targeting two members of the West Virginia National Guard, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, near the White House in Washington, D.C. Both guardsmen are currently hospitalized in critical condition following the attack, which occurred close to the Farragut West metro station.