All immigration requests for Afghan nationals 'stopped indefinitely', says USCIS

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the processing of all immigration cases for Afghan immigrants has been stopped indefinitely for further review of security and vetting procedures. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), USCIS emphasised that ensuring the safety and security of both the US homeland and its citizens is their top priority. This decision follows remarks from President Donald Trump, who said in an address earlier that all Afghan immigrants who arrived during the previous administration would undergo a re-evaluation process.

On Wednesday (November 26), US President Donald Trump confirmed that two National Guard troops had been critically wounded in a shooting just blocks away from the White House. He also said that the suspect, who was arrested shortly after the attack, sustained severe injuries. Trump shared his response on social media, emphasising that the individual responsible for the shooting, whom he referred to as an “animal,” would face "severe consequences" despite their injuries. He expressed his support for the National Guard, military, and law enforcement, praising them as “great people.”

“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!,” he added.

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While initial reports from West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey suggested that both troops had died from their injuries, he later corrected this statement, saying there was conflicting information about their condition. The Governor promised to provide further updates once more details were available. The families of the soldiers were in the thoughts of many during the uncertain hours following the shooting.

The attack occurred while President Trump was not in Washington, DC, but at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Local witnesses described hearing loud noises followed by people fleeing the scene near Farragut Square, a busy area near the White House. Authorities later confirmed that three individuals were injured in the shooting and were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.