National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The Trump administration, led by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, has threatened to withhold Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from several Democratic-led states unless they provide requested immigration data. This comes after a judge ruled against the administration's ability to condition food assistance on such data.

The Capitol Christmas tree was officially lit in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the holiday season in the nation's capital. This annual event draws attention from locals and visitors alike, celebrating the spirit of the holidays with a beautifully adorned tree.

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 Pentagon's Inspector General has completed an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding his sharing of sensitive military information on a Signal group chat in March. The final report has been delivered to Hegseth, marking the conclusion of this inquiry into potential misconduct.

A special election is taking place in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, featuring Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps. NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki highlights the critical areas where Behn must overperform to flip the seat, which has been historically Republican. This election is viewed as a significant indicator for the upcoming 2026 midterms.

A driver was successfully rescued from a truck that was dangling precariously from an overpass in West Virginia. The incident drew significant attention and required swift action from emergency responders to ensure the safety of the individual involved.

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.