Trump sought to blame Biden for the White House shooting suspect’s entry into the US, but reports show otherwise. Turns out Trump administration granted Rahmanullah Lakanwal asylum. Scroll down for the details.

Trump says Biden let National Guard killer into US, but docs show he signed the asylum papers. All deets inside

One of the two soldiers shot near the White House has been identified as West Virginia resident Andrew Wolfe, now in critical condition and undergoing surgery. His old school confirmed his name in a post that was deleted later. Scroll for what happened and what we know so far.

US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe

Local leaders were actively monitoring the situation, said the spokesperson for Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Joint DC Task Force responded to the incident that occurred blocks away from the White House.



'The animal...will pay a very steep price': Trump reacts after two National Guards shot near White House

Trump plans to send the National Guard to Democrat-run cities like Chicago, citing high crime. The White House compared Chicago’s 2024 murder rate (25.5) to Delhi’s (1.48). Press Secretary Leavitt blamed illegal guns, low arrest rates, and mental health issues for rising violence.

'Murder rate in Delhi...': Trump administration justifies National Guard move, compares Indian capital's 'low' crime rate to Chicago

Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders on August 25, including one to establish specialised units of the National Guard. This came after Pete Hegseth allowed the guards to carry weapons. 

Trump signs order for ‘specialised units’ of National Guard: Here’s what’s inside

National Guardsmen began arriving at the Capitol last week and eventually around 25,000 are expected to be involved in security efforts.

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The announcement of the removals came as the Pentagon was intensifying efforts to identify and combat white supremacy and other far-right extremism in its ranks.

12 National Guardsmen removed from Inauguration security duties over extremist links

Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Washington were among more than a dozen states that activated their National Guards to strengthen security.

US state capitals, Washington on alert for possible pro-Donald Trump armed protests