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President Trump has extended federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., and Memphis amid ongoing debates over crime policies. The moves include deploying the National Guard and federal agencies, with mixed reactions from local officials. Data shows crime was already decreasing before these interventions, raising questions about their necessity and impact.
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On October 14, 2025, President Donald Trump publicly criticized Time magazine's cover photo accompanying a story praising his role in brokering a Gaza ceasefire. He called the image, taken from a low angle, the "Worst of All Time," complaining it made his hair "disappear" and featured a "floating crown." The cover story hailed the ceasefire as a major achievement of his second term.
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Decarlos Brown Jr. has been indicted for the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail. The case highlights concerns over release policies for violent offenders, as Brown, with a history of arrests and mental health issues, was released earlier this year. The incident has reignited debates on public safety and criminal justice reform.
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FBI Director Kash Patel has dismissed multiple agents involved in investigations related to the 2020 election, amid accusations of political bias and chaos within the bureau. The firings followed internal disputes and external pressure, with some officials alleging retaliation for investigations that angered the Trump administration. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over FBI independence and politicization.
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As of early December 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has paused green card, citizenship, and asylum applications from nationals of 19 countries previously designated as high-risk under a 2025 travel ban. This follows a November attack in Washington by an Afghan national granted asylum. USCIS will conduct comprehensive reviews and interviews for immigrants from these countries who entered since January 2021, with no set date to lift the pause.
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On November 27, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan who served in CIA-backed paramilitary units, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one and critically wounding the other. Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum in 2025. The attack has sparked scrutiny of refugee vetting and immigration policies.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national linked to US military operations in Afghanistan, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one. The attack, investigated as terrorism, has prompted a broader US crackdown on Afghan immigrants, with upgraded charges and increased security measures.
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U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., during an ambush near the White House on November 26. Her fellow Guard member, Andrew Wolfe, remains in critical condition. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a former Afghan Army member, faces murder charges. The incident raises questions about security and vetting procedures.