Trump Directs Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor National Guardswoman Sarah Beckstrom
Flags Lowered in Memory of National Guardsman President Donald Trump has directed that American flags be flown at half-mast across the nation and U.S. territories to honor National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom, who was tragically shot and killed near the White House on Thanksgiving Eve. This proclamation was made by President Trump early Thursday morning, and […]
White House pays tribute to slain National Guard member, reportedly by someone connected to the CIA in Afghanistan.
Honoring Fallen National Guard Members President Donald Trump’s administration is paying tribute to fallen members of the National Guard, particularly highlighting Sarah Beckstrom, who tragically lost her life mere yards from the White House. On Thursday, the White House had all flags on the grounds flown at half-staff after Beckstrom succumbed to gunshot injuries on […]
Cornyn’s Opponents Go on the Offensive Over National Guard Shooting and Afghan Visas
The fatal shooting of two Afghan National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., on November 26, has sparked heated debates in the Texas Republican Senate primary, primarily around the issue of refugee resettlement support. Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt, who is running a challenging campaign against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, proposed a bill on Thursday aimed […]
Authorities looking into the radicalization of the shooter from the DC National Guard in the US
Investigation into Afghan National’s Radicalization After Shooting Federal authorities are examining the case of an Afghan man who fatally shot two National Guardsmen, looking into whether he became radicalized after arriving in the U.S. This scrutiny comes even after he passed security checks during both the Biden and Trump administrations. Rahmanullah Rakanwal managed to clear […]
Overnight hotel options at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park are closed due to multiple water main breaks.
Visitors heading to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will need to find alternative outdoor accommodations starting Saturday, as the park is currently experiencing water supply disruptions. According to a recent announcement, water is not being pumped to the South Rim at this time. Issues with the 12.5-mile Trans Canyon Water Line have […]
House GOP calls for extensive immigration examination following Afghan evacuee’s attack that resulted in the death of a National Guard member in DC
House Republicans Demand Review of Immigration Policies After Fatal Attack House Republicans are pushing for a closer examination of the U.S. immigration system following a tragic incident in which one National Guard soldier was killed and another seriously injured by Afghan refugees. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) expressed his long-standing concerns about immigration policies […]
Immigration applications from 19 countries seen as high risk to national security are halted by the Trump administration.
US Suspends Asylum Decisions After Afghan Guards’ Deaths In light of the shooting death of two Afghan National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration has put a halt to applications from 19 countries considered high-risk for national security. This move was announced by Joseph Edlow, the Commissioner of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
Afghan man shouted ‘Allahu akbar!’ during National Guard shooting, documents reveal
Suspect in National Guard Shooting Appears in Court An Afghan national, Rahmanullah Rakanwal, who allegedly shot two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., reportedly shouted “Allah Akbar!” during the incident. According to federal prosecutors, he was hit by return fire before being controlled by bystanders. Rakanwal, 29, appeared remotely from a hospital during his initial court […]
Medical breakthrough could be happening for National Guardsman Wolfe
Sergeant Andrew Wolf Shot in the Head; Shows Signs of Improvement National Guard Sergeant Andrew Wolf was shot in the head and remains in an intensive care unit in Washington, D.C., though he’s expected to survive. This incident occurred a week ago, just a day before Thanksgiving. While details are still murky, reports from his […]
Afghan man denies charges related to shooting involving the DC National Guard
An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Rakanwal, 29, has been formally charged with murder and other offenses connected to the fatal shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House last week. The charges include two counts of assault with intent to kill, one count of murder, and one count of firearm possession during a violent crime. […]