Rahmanullah Lakanwal
Taliban Denies Responsibility for National Guard Shooting by Former CIA-Backed Afghan Fighter
Dec 04, 2025 02:45 am CST
The Taliban government has officially denied any connection to the Washington shooting that killed one National Guard member, stating the Afghan suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal was "trained by Americans themselves." Lakanwal, a former CIA-backed fighter who came to the US after the 2021 withdrawal, has pleaded not guilty to the November 26 incident.
From Isolation to Violence: The Troubled Journey of Afghan Refugee Behind White House National Guard Attack
Dec 01, 2025 01:54 am CST
An in-depth look at Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan refugee charged with shooting two National Guard members near the White House, revealing his years-long struggle with mental health issues, isolation, and failed adaptation in the United States following his 2021 evacuation through Operation Allies Welcome. Previously undisclosed warnings from community advocates highlight missed opportunities for intervention before the Thanksgiving Eve attack that killed one service member and critically injured another.
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.
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.
Former US Soldier Ahmad Shah Mohibi Criticizes Trump's Afghan Immigration Ban Following DC Shooting Incident
Nov 30, 2025 02:00 am CST
Former US soldier Ahmad Shah Mohibi challenges the Trump administration's sweeping ban on Afghan immigrants following a Washington DC shooting involving an Afghan-origin suspect. Mohibi argues that blaming an entire population for one individual's actions is unjust and highlights fundamental flaws in America's immigration system that span multiple administrations, claiming that "even 10 Donald Trumps" couldn't fix these systemic issues.
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 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.
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.
Former Afghan Soldier Arrested for Shooting National Guard Members Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who previously served alongside US forces, was arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House. The suspect entered the US under Operation Allies Welcome during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and is now under FBI investigation for what Mayor Bowser called a "targeted shooting."