Washington DC security
Trump's Plan to "Permanently Pause" Migration from Poor Nations Following National Guard Shooting
Nov 29, 2025 01:55 am CST
President Trump has announced plans to "permanently pause migration" from poorer nations following a shooting incident where an Afghan national attacked two National Guard members in Washington D.C., killing one. The administration pledges to revoke legal status for millions of immigrants, blaming them for various societal problems from crime to housing shortages. The incident has intensified the immigration debate and raised concerns about potential backlash against refugee communities.
Trump's National Guard Deployment in Washington DC: Legal Challenges and Security Implications
Nov 27, 2025 12:35 pm CST
President Trump's controversial deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington DC faces legal challenges after being ruled unlawful. Initially justified as addressing crime despite contrary statistics, the deployment follows similar actions in Democratic-led cities. Troops perform various tasks from security patrols to maintenance work, with their presence escalating after a recent shooting injured two Guard members.
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.
National Guard Members Shot Near White House in Targeted Attack: Trump Orders Additional Troops to Washington
Nov 27, 2025 06:57 am CST
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in what authorities described as a targeted shooting near the White House. The Trump administration responded by deploying 500 additional troops to Washington DC, bringing the total to 2,188 soldiers operating in the capital. The incident has intensified debate over the controversial military presence in the nation's capital, which has been ongoing since August under presidential emergency orders.