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US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

Associated Press — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:55:00 +0000

Trump called the shooting a “terrorist attack” and criticized the Biden administration for enabling entry by Afghans who worked with U.S. forces.

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What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in D.C.

Associated Press — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:22:59 +0000

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, had died from her injuries in Wednesday's shooting. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, remained hospitalized in critical condition.

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Afghan national is suspect in Guard ambush shooting; 2 troops ID’d and charges mount, officials say

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:01:57 +0000

The guard members shot were Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24.

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2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

Associated Press — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:17:50 +0000

The suspect has been identified by law enforcement officials as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, but authorities were still working to fully confirm his background, they said.

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Babson student heading to Texas for Thanksgiving surprise deported to Honduras instead

Ross Cristantiello — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:44:01 +0000

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a business major at Babson, was swiftly deported in violation of a court order, her lawyer alleged.

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Woman with family connections to White House press secretary detained by ICE in Revere

Ross Cristantiello — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:49:45 +0000

Bruna Caroline Ferreria is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew.

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Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

Associated Press — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:49:09 +0000

The case focuses on whether the special postal exemption to the Federal Tort Claims Act applies when postal employees intentionally fail to deliver letters and packages.

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Campbell’s IT chief on leave after lawsuit claims he said company’s food is for ‘poor people’

Associated Press — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:08:16 +0000

A former Campbell’s employee claimed that Martin Bally also made racist remarks about Indian workers, whom he called “idiots,” according to the lawsuit.

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JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.

Associated Press — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:54:24 +0000

Schlossberg also said policies backed by RFK could hurt cancer patients like her. Caroline Kennedy urged senators to reject his confirmation.

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R.I. Superior Court intern wrongfully detained by ICE outside courthouse

Ross Cristantiello — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:58:27 +0000

The "egregious" incident underscores concerns about ICE's enforcement practices, Supreme Court Justice Paul Suttell said.

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