White House security breach

  • Afghan National Accused of Fatal White House Area Shooting Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges

    Afghan National Accused of Fatal White House Area Shooting Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges

    Dec 03, 2025 07:23 am CST

    An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a shooting near the White House that killed National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Andrew Wolfe. The suspect, who entered the US through an Afghan resettlement program, faces potential death penalty as authorities suggest possible radicalization after his arrival in America.

  • Vehicle Crashes Into White House Security Gate: Driver Arrested in Latest Security Incident

    Vehicle Crashes Into White House Security Gate: Driver Arrested in Latest Security Incident

    Oct 22, 2025 02:19 pm CST

    A motorist was arrested after crashing a vehicle into a White House security gate on Tuesday evening near 17th and E Streets. The Secret Service confirmed the vehicle was deemed safe after inspection, while President Trump was in the White House during the incident. This security breach comes days after a suspicious hunting stand was discovered near where the President would have exited Air Force One in Florida.