West Virginia football pays tribute to National Guard members who were shot in D.C.
Moment of Silence at West Virginia Game for Fallen Guardsmen Before the West Virginia Mountaineers faced off against the No. 5 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, the crowd participated in a moment of silence. This was to honor the two West Virginia National Guard soldiers tragically shot in Washington, D.C., earlier that week. The […]
Three DSA members competing for Mamdani’s Albany seat who are even more progressive than he is
The upcoming replacement for Zoran Mamdani in the state assembly, representing the People’s Republic of Astoria, might lean even further left than he does. Three women, all part of the Democratic Socialists of America, are vying for this position and are actively seeking the party’s backing, which has become quite influential in New York. Mehrunnisa […]
Asylum decisions paused by USCIS following shooting incident involving an Afghan national and National Guard members
USCIS Suspends Asylum Decisions Following National Guard Shooting The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday a suspension of all asylum decisions after an Afghan gunman reportedly shot and killed two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., with one of them succumbing to their injuries. USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow stated that these […]
Visa processing for Afghans halted following D.C. attack that resulted in a Guard member’s death
In the wake of the attack on National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, the State Department swiftly halted all visa issuance for those holding Afghan passports. This decision comes after Rahmanullah Rakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, was charged with first-degree murder in relation to the incident, which led to the death of a […]
Mamdani Criticized for Overlooking Accused Afghan’s Involvement in National Guard Member’s Murder
Public Backlash Against NYC Mayor’s Remarks on Guardsman’s Death New York City’s upcoming mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has faced criticism over his comments regarding the death of West Virginia National Guardsman Sara Beckstrom, who was fatally shot, reportedly by Rahmanullah Rakanwar, an Afghan national part of President Joe Biden’s Operation Welcoming Allies. In a post on […]
White House criticizes New Yorker writer for belittling the sacrifice of National Guard members
Two National Guardsmen were on patrol in West Virginia’s capital when, the day before Thanksgiving, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly fatally shot a 29-year-old Afghan national. It was mentioned that this individual had, under the Biden administration, been part of a group released on mass parole in the U.S. without thorough vetting as part […]
National Guard Members Were Sworn In Just a Day Before Being Shot
Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House on Wednesday, just hours after they were sworn in, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro. The victims, identified as Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolf, 24, both from West Virginia, remain in critical condition following emergency surgery. “Sarah and Andrew […]
Military obtains more than 380,000 pounds of Thanksgiving meals for service members around the globe
Thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support Sustainment (TSS) team, service members across the nation can enjoy some traditional holiday favorites this Thanksgiving. This year, the military managed to secure over 380,000 pounds of typical Thanksgiving food and festive treats. The Ministry of the Army noted that the number of troops stationed globally can […]
Authorities identify National Guard members injured near the White House
Two National Guard soldiers fired upon just blocks from the White House the day before Thanksgiving were identified as being in critical condition following surgery. Authorities labeled the shooting as a “targeted” attack. Sara Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, were both critically injured. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, mentioned […]
Rahmanullah Lakanwal identified as the suspected shooter in the attack on two National Guard members in DC
Warning: Graphic image below. A gunman who ambushed and killed two National Guardsmen near the White House has been identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national. He immigrated to the United States during the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, according to law enforcement sources. Rahmanullah Rakanwal was around 2:15 p.m. when he took a corner near the […]