State Department pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized the White House for lacking 'moral clarity' regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, urging the administration to take a stronger stance in support of Ukraine during peace negotiations. He expressed concerns that the current approach may undermine the democratic nation amidst the conflict.

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.

An Afghan immigrant, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly shot and critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House on November 26, 2025. Prior to this incident, advocates had raised concerns about Lakanwal's mental health, indicating he was 'not functional as a person' and that his mental health crisis had gone unaddressed for over a year.

A leaked phone call involving U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and a senior Russian official has raised significant concerns among U.S. lawmakers, particularly Rep. Mike Turner, who stated that the White House should be very concerned about the implications of this communication. The call reportedly involved discussions on how to present a peace proposal regarding Ukraine to President Trump.

Mourners gathered at a West Virginia high school to honor Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard member who was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Washington, D.C. last week. Beckstrom was remembered as a caring individual who dedicated her life to helping others, reflecting the profound loss felt by her community.

Mourners gathered at a West Virginia high school to honor Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard member who was fatally shot in a targeted attack in Washington, D.C. last week. Beckstrom was remembered as a caring individual who dedicated her life to helping others, leaving a profound impact on her community.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a shooting incident near the White House, leading Trump allies Alina Habba and Tom Homan to criticize the Biden administration's immigration policies as an 'absolute failure.' The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, had entered the U.S. during the 2021 airlift.

On November 26, 2025, an Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly shot and critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C. Senator Chris Van Hollen stated there is no evidence of vetting system failures in Lakanwal's case during an interview on ABC News.