In Washington, D.C., a National Guard patrol near Farragut Square was ambushed, leaving one guard member dead and another gravely injured. Officials identified Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, as the suspect.
Reports say he arrived in 2021 and was granted asylum this year. The incident intensified discussions about security vetting and immigration policy as the nation reeled from the attack. At about 2:15 PM EST, President Donald Trump announced a broad review of immigrant visas in response to the attack.
He said the United States would pause Afghan immigration processing and launch a broader review of permanent residency for entrants from 19 countries, including Afghanistan. The action was described by USCIS as a pause on Afghan requests, with DHS implementing the wider review in the days ahead.
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