Afghan migrants
Afghan National Arrested for Bomb Threat in Texas One Day Before White House Shooting Incident
Nov 30, 2025 03:31 pm CST
An Afghan migrant who entered the US under the "Operation Allies Welcome" program was arrested for threatening to bomb a building in Fort Worth, Texas, just one day before another Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House. Mohammad Dawood Alokozay was taken into custody after posting a TikTok video allegedly showing bomb-making intentions, highlighting growing concerns about the vetting process for immigrants from Afghanistan following the 2021 US withdrawal.
Trump Vows Crackdown on Afghan Migrants Following National Guard Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 01:41 pm CST
President Trump has pledged to reform immigration policies following a shooting incident involving an Afghan national who entered the US during the 2021 evacuation. The attack, which claimed the life of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, has reignited debate over the vetting processes used during Operation Allies Welcome. Trump announced plans to pause migration from developing nations and revoke admissions authorized under the Biden administration.