Washington DC shooting
Afghan Immigrant Who Attacked National Guard Members Became Radicalized After Arriving in the US, Homeland Security Reports
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 am CST
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members near the White House, was radicalized after entering the US in 2021. The 29-year-old suspect, who was granted asylum under the Trump administration despite entering during Biden's Afghan evacuation program, has prompted renewed scrutiny of immigration vetting procedures and asylum policies.
Tragic Loss: Sarah Beckstrom, 20-Year-Old National Guard Member Killed in Washington DC Shooting Near White House
Nov 28, 2025 12:12 pm CST
Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member from West Virginia, has died following a shooting incident near the White House. Beckstrom, who joined the military in 2023 and volunteered for deployment to Washington DC during Thanksgiving, was one of two service members targeted in the attack. The incident has prompted a federal investigation, with one suspect in custody as questions about security in the nation's capital continue to mount.
Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as US Suspends Visa Processing After DC Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 04:57 am CST
The indefinite suspension of US visa processing for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident near the White House has left thousands of Afghan refugees in limbo. Many who fled Taliban persecution and have waited years for resettlement decisions now face increasing risks in temporary host countries like Pakistan, where deportations and harassment of Afghan refugees have intensified. Former government workers, journalists, and US allies fear persecution if forced to return to Afghanistan while their last path to safety appears closed.
FBI Launches Terrorism Investigation After Afghan National Ambushes National Guard Soldiers Near White House
Nov 28, 2025 04:38 am CST
The FBI has initiated a full-scale terrorism investigation following an unprovoked attack near the White House where two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded by an Afghan national who previously worked with US forces. The 29-year-old suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, faces serious charges as authorities explore potential domestic and international connections in what officials described as an "ambush style" assault that disrupted Thanksgiving Day.
National Guard Members Shot Near White House: Latest on the Washington DC Attack
Nov 27, 2025 09:05 am CST
Two West Virginia National Guard soldiers were shot in a targeted attack near the White House, sparking investigation into the motive behind this brazen act of violence. The incident occurs amid controversial military deployment in DC ordered by the Trump administration to address crime concerns. Officials including FBI Director Kash Patel and President Trump have responded while investigators review surveillance footage to determine if the troops were specifically targeted.