Afghans live in fear of ICE in wake of Washington National Guard attack Many detained had requested asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border in the last two years The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troops A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Gavin Newsom Says Trump's 'Ruthlessness' Is Clear After National Guard Federalization, Urges People To 'Wake Up What Is Going On' Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) on Wednesday renewed his criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to federalize California National Guard troops and deploy active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to confront immigration protests, saying some forces remain under federal control months after the June operation. Benzinga · Dec 4, 2025
Suspected DC National Guard shooter may have carried out attack after being blackmailed by Taliban, bombshell report claims Officials are reportedly probing whether the National Guard shooting suspect was among Afghans who have faced retribution for previously collaborating with U.S. forces in Afghanistan The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Trump administration halts all immigration applications from 19 countries It's the administration's latest move to curtail immigration following last week's deadly attack on National Guard in D.C. Axios · Dec 3, 2025
‘Positive news’ revealed in health update on seriously wounded National Guardsman shot in DC A suspect in the Wednesday shooting will be charged with first-degree murder, according to federal officials The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
'Kill Everybody' Plus: War with Venezuela looms, a National Guard member shot in D.C. dies, and Sean Duffy wants you to stop flying in your pajamas. Reason · Dec 1, 2025
'Radicalised in America': Kristi Noem Says Afghan Refugee Extremised in America As Vetting Failures Exposed Kristi Noem claims Afghan suspect in National Guard shooting was radicalised in the U.S., sparking debate over vetting and immigration. International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025
Fallen National Guard member had wept after being assigned to DC in Trump’s crime crackdown but grew to enjoy city, ex says Sarah Beckstrom cried when she was assigned Washington, D.C., but grew to like the city, her recent ex boyfriend said The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
National Guard Shooting: 5,005 Migrant Afghans Flagged Since 2021 In 'Weak Vetting' Scandal DHS data reveals over 5,000 Afghans flagged for 'national security' since 2021. Senator Grassley warns the tragedy 'validates my concerns.' International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025
Andrew Wolfe Health Update: Latest Status of National Guard Soldier's Condition As Fellow DC Shooting Victim Dies Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition following a DC shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, as authorities continue investigating the attack. International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2025
The Latest: Trump wants to ‘permanently pause’ migration to the US from poorer countries President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
National Guard member dies after shooting near the White House Sarah Beckstrom and colleague Andrew Wolfe ambushed by 29-year-old Afghan national gunman Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025
Trump Confirms One Of The National Guard Members Ambushed Near White House Has Died After 'Terrorist Attack' President Donald Trump said on Thursday that one of two West Virginia National Guard members ambushed near the White House has died, turning a shocking street attack into a flashpoint over immigration vetting and asylum policy. Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025
International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025 FBI Raids National Guard Shooter's Home: Neighbours Reveal He Was 'Often Seen Playing Call of Duty' The FBI raided the £1,600 home of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national and former CIA asset accused of shooting two National Guard members in a targeted ambush.
International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025 Former White House Staffers Claim Trump Used AI Avatar For DC Shooting Response Video Social media alleges that former White House staffers claim President Trump used an AI avatar to address the recent National Guard shooting in Washington, DC.
International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025 Revealed: Former CIA-Linked Afghan Insider Accused of Opening Fire on National Guard in DC Attack Afghan-born former CIA partner-force member Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of ambushing two West Virginia National Guard soldiers near the White House — raising urgent questions about refugee vetting and national security.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Trump wants US diplomats to pressure European allies over ‘violent crimes’ committed by immigrants, report says Report comes as president says ‘every single alien’ who arrived in U.S. under Joe Biden ‘must’ be ‘re-examined’ by DHS
Axios · Nov 27, 2025 Mayor: D.C. shooting suspect drove cross-country to "attack America" Officials have not identified a motive behind the shooting.
Axios · Nov 27, 2025 National Guard members shot in D.C. identified but motive still unknown Officials did not identify the motive behind the attack during a Thursday briefing on the shooting.
International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025 Trump Orders Troops Into D.C. And Promises Immigration Crackdown After Shooting President Trump ordered 500 additional National Guard troops into Washington after an ambush near the White House left two guardsmen critically wounded.
Axios · Nov 27, 2025 Suspect in National Guard shooting near White House had helped CIA The suspect came to America under a program for Afghans who worked with the U.S. during the war.
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after two National Guards shot in Washington The suspect of Wednesday’s shooting was identified by the Department of Homeland Security as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a man described as an Afghan national has raised multiple questions
Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025 Elon Musk Says 'Radical Action' Needed After 2 National Guard Troops Shot, Trump Says Perpetrator Will Pay 'Steep Price' On Wednesday, two National Guard soldiers were critically injured in a targeted shooting near the White House, prompting leaders across the political spectrum to react with outrage, condolences, and calls for justice.