White House shooting incident
US Suspends All Afghan Immigration Processing After National Guard Shooting Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 12:37 pm CST
Following a shooting incident by an Afghan national near the White House that injured two National Guard members, the Trump administration has indefinitely halted all immigration processing for Afghan nationals pending security review. The shooter, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the US through the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome program after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal.
President Trump Vows "Steep Price" for Shooter Who Critically Wounded National Guard Members Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 09:19 am CST
US President Donald Trump has ordered 500 additional National Guard members to Washington after two guardsmen were critically wounded in a shooting incident near the White House. The suspect, identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national, was also wounded in the confrontation. Trump expressed strong support for the National Guard and promised serious consequences for the shooter, while former President Obama and Vice President Vance also shared messages of solidarity for the injured servicemembers.