[Wednesday, November 26] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare
November 26, 2025

Executive Summary

• D.C. in Crisis: Two National Guard members were shot and killed near the White House, prompting President Trump to order 500 more troops to the capital and vowing the “animal” responsible will pay.
• Trump Case Dismissed: In a major legal victory for the former President, the Georgia election interference case against him and his allies has been formally dropped.
• Diplomatic Moves: The administration is sending envoys to Russia and Ukraine to advance a new peace plan, while simultaneously cutting subsidies to South Africa over alleged human rights issues.
• Political Firestorms: The “Seditious Six” controversy intensifies with a planned DOJ/FBI investigation, as reports emerge of intra-party criticism among prominent Democrats.

1. D.C. Security Crisis: National Guard Shooting

1.1. Attack Near White House Escalates to Fatalities

A severe security breach occurred in Washington D.C., beginning with initial reports that two National Guard members had been shot near the White House [1]. An AP source stated their condition “isn’t known” [2], though they were soon after described as “critically wounded” [3]. The situation concluded tragically with the confirmation of their deaths [4]. West Virginia’s Governor announced the deaths of the two, who were members of his state’s National Guard [5].

Citations:
[1] “BREAKING: At least 2 National Guard members have been shot near the White House - AP” (X/@BNONews), https://x.com/BNONews/status/1993769358649405467
[2] Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP source says, https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-shooting-dc-c5785dd8920d2d1ac7d71fab769faf5f?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-11-26-Breaking+News
[3] 2 National Guardsmen critically wounded in shooting blocks from White House, https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/2-national-guardsmen-critically-wounded-in-shooting-blocks-from-white-house
[4] 2 National Guardsmen shot dead in DC blocks from White House, https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/2-national-guardsmen-critically-wounded-in-shooting-blocks-from-white-house
[5] Two West Virginia National Guard members shot in DC have died, the state’s governor says, /r/Conservative/comments/1p7jf90/two_west_virginia_national_guard_members_shot_in/

1.2. Executive Branch Response and Deployments

The executive branch has responded forcefully. President Donald Trump ordered an additional 500 National Guard members to be deployed to the capital [1]. The order was announced by an official identified in one headline as “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth,” who declared, “We will never back down. We will secure our capital” [2]. In a subsequent video statement, President Trump referred to the perpetrator as an “animal” and vowed that they would “pay” for the attack [3].

Citations:
[1] Trump orders 500 more national guard to DC after shooting, https://apnews.com/article/national-guard-shooting-dc-c5785dd8920d2d1ac7d71fab769faf5f?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-11-26-Breaking+News
[2] Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces that President Trump has ordered him to deploy another 500 National Guardsmen to Washington D.C. - “We will never back down. We will secure our capital.”, https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1993794172911014097
[3] Trump vows ‘animal’ behind shooting of two National Guardsmen will pay | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6385624800112

1.3. Immediate Political Reactions

The shooting was immediately contextualized in political terms by some. One social media post drew a direct connection to a recent statement by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D), one of the “seditious six,” claiming she had “suggested a few days ago that the national guard will start randomly shooting at Americans” [1]. Another headline, from a user-generated post, framed the event with a partisan question: “Why does the left always resort to shooting members of the right?” [2]. There is insufficient information in the provided reports to assess a broader bipartisan public response at this time.

Citations:
[1] @libsoftiktok: Elissa Slotkin (D), one of the seditious six, suggested a few days ago that the national guard will start randomly shooting at Americans. She knew this was a lie yet said it anyway., https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1993781096517976460?t=nHyfkUax0Px9zO8sdQhzkQ&s=34
[2] Why does the left always resort to shooting members of the right?, /r/Conservative/comments/1p7idxf/why_does_the_left_always_resort_to_shooting/

2. Major Legal and Judicial Developments

2.1. Georgia Election Case Against Trump Dismissed

In a significant legal development, the Georgia election interference case against former President Trump and his allies has been dropped [1]. Multiple reports confirm that a prosecutor, who is noted to have “took over” the case following the departure of Fani Willis, filed to dismiss all charges [2, 3]. This action concludes one of the most prominent legal challenges facing the former president and his associates stemming from the 2020 election.

Citations:
[1] “Georgia prosecutor drops charges in case against Trump and allies over their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.” (X/@cnnbrk), https://x.com/cnnbrk/status/1993708595318296993
[2] Georgia prosecutor who took over Trump election case after Fani Willis moves to drop all charges, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/peter-skandalakis-moves-to-dismiss-charges-against-trump-in-georgia-election-case?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social
[3] Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed, https://www.fox4news.com/news/georgia-files-motion-drop-election-case-against-donald-trump

2.2. Other Judicial and Investigative Matters

Several other disparate legal issues are drawing attention. An individual identified in a headline as “FDA chief Marty Makary” alleged on a podcast that Dr. Anthony Fauci was involved in a “‘massive’ COVID-19 origins cover-up” [1]. In a separate matter, a Department of Justice staffer was reportedly arrested for doxxing a federal agent during a raid in South Texas [2]. Domestically, a Minnesota judge reportedly “tossed” the conviction of a Somali individual found to have “ripped off Minnesota taxpayers” [3]. Internationally, the United Kingdom is reportedly planning to “scrap jury trials except for serious crimes” [4], a move one commentator described as threatening a “cornerstone of Western Jurisprudence” [5].

Citations:
[1] Exclusive | Fauci involved in ‘massive’ COVID-19 origins cover-up, FDA chief Marty Makary tells ‘Pod Force One’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/fauci-involved-in-massive-covid-19-origins-cover-up-fda-chief-marty-makary-tells-pod-force-one/
[2] DOJ staffer busted for doxxing fed mid-raid in South Texas, https://mxmnews.com/article/128c19db-3e9b-4068-9f0e-60f4efe1ec03?doj-staffer-busted-for-doxxing-fed-mid-raid-in-south-texas
[3] Judge Tosses Conviction Of Somali Who Ripped Off Minnesota Taxpayers, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/25/judge-tosses-conviction-of-somali-who-ripped-off-minnesota-taxpayers/
[4] UK to scrap jury trials except for serious crimes, https://parliamentnews.co.uk/justice-secretary-wants-jury-trials-scrapped-except-in-most-serious-cases
[5] The U.K. Is Poised to Do Away With This Cornerstone of Western Jurisprudence, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2025/11/26/uk-government-set-to-do-away-with-most-jury-trials-n2667046

3. Executive Branch Foreign and Domestic Policy

3.1. Administration Advances Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

The Trump administration is advancing a diplomatic effort to end the war in Ukraine. President Trump announced that “tremendous progress” has been made on the issue “over the past week” [1]. Following this, reports indicate that envoys are being prepared for deployment to meet with both President Putin and Ukrainian leadership after the administration made “tweaks” to a peace plan [2]. The initiative has received a positive reaction from at least one Ukrainian official, with Parliament member Kira Rudik expressing that Ukraine is “‘Grateful’ for Trump” and the new plan [3]. The process is, however, facing some criticism, with one commentator decrying “ridiculous side shows and secret meetings” and asserting that “Secretary of State Marco Rubio be allowed to do his job” [4].

Citations:
[1] Trump Says ‘Tremendous Progress’ Made Over the Past Week Toward Ending Russia-Ukraine War ›, https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/25/trump-says-tremendous-progress-made-over-the-past-week-toward-ending-russia-ukraine-war/
[2] Trump to Send Envoys to Putin, Ukraine After Peace Plan Tweaks, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/russia-ukraine-donald-trump/2025/11/25/id/1236057/
[3] Ukrainian Parliament member Kira Rudik: Ukraine ‘Grateful’ for Trump, New Peace Plan., https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/kira-rudik-ukraine-trump/2025/11/25/id/1236006/
[4] This is a major problem. And one of the many reasons why these ridiculous side shows and secret meetings need to stop. Allow Secretary of State Marco Rubio to do his job in a fair and objective manner., https://x.com/RepBrianFitz/status/1993428150492316095

3.2. Foreign Policy on South Africa and Israel; Domestic Policy on Refugees and AI

The administration has announced other notable policy actions. President Trump declared the U.S. will halt all “payments and subsidies” to South Africa, with one report citing the reason as the South African government’s refusal to acknowledge “’the horrific Human Right Abuses endured by Afrikaners, and other descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers’” [1]. In a separate development, Argentina is reportedly “completing Israel Embassy Move to Jerusalem,” an action framed as a “Promise Kept” for a U.S. foreign policy goal [2]. On the domestic front, a memo indicates the administration is set to “review refugees admitted under Biden” [3]. Concurrently, President Trump’s proposed moratorium on Artificial Intelligence is said to be “triggering bipartisan resistance,” suggesting a potential legislative battle over technology governance [4].

Citations:
[1] Trump says the U.S. will stop all “payments and subsidies” to South Africa, whose government refuses to acknowledge “the horrific Human Right Abuses endured by Afrikaners, and other descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers”, https://x.com/disclosetv/status/1993770479081935339?t=AGkJYugkU3_Zx0CWr0mwpQ&s=19
[2] Promise Kept: Argentina Completing Israel Embassy Move to Jerusalem, https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/11/26/promise-kept-argentina-completing-israel-embassy-move-to-jerusalem/
[3] Trump administration to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo says, https://ktxs.com/news/nation-world/president-donald-trump-administration-to-review-all-refugees-admitted-under-joe-biden-memo-says-citizenship-and-immigration-services-green-card-citizenship
[4] Trump’s AI moratorium is triggering bipartisan resistance, https://unherd.com/newsroom/trumps-ai-moratorium-is-triggering-bipartisan-resistance/

4. Domestic Political Conflicts

4.1. “Seditious Six” Controversy Intensifies

The political fallout over the “Seditious Six”—a group of Democratic lawmakers featured in a video urging military members to “Refuse Illegal Orders”—continues to grow. Reports indicate the DOJ and FBI plan to interview the involved Democrats [1]. This development comes as Senator Ruben Gallego, one of the participants, has reportedly revealed “Eye-Opening Info” about the video’s production [2]. His fellow participant, Senator Mark Kelly, is being criticized for “doubling down on his self-dishonor over the ‘Disobey’ video” [3]. The controversy was further fueled when commentator Scott Jennings expressed shock after a Democrat on a panel allegedly admitted the video was created specifically to “Attack Trump” [4].

Citations:
[1] Report: DOJ and FBI to Interview ‘Seditious Six’ Dems Over ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’, https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/25/report-doj-and-fbi-to-interview-seditious-six-dems-over-refuse-illegal-orders-video/
[2] Tell Me More: Gallego Reveals Eye-Opening Info About That ‘Illegal Orders’ Video, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/11/25/gallego-reveals-more-information-about-that-concerning-illegal-orders-video-n2196566
[3] Sen. Mark Kelly is doubling down on his self-dishonor over the ‘Disobey’ video, https://nypost.com/2025/11/25/opinion/sen-mark-kelly-is-doubling-down-on-his-self-dishonor-over-the-disobey-video/
[4] Scott Jennings Can’t Believe His Ears As Democrat Blurts ‘Sedition Six’ Video Was Made to Attack Trump, https://twitchy.com/warren-squire/2025/11/26/xochitl-hinojosa-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-and-scott-jennings-exposes-her-n2422133

4.2. Broader Political Tensions and Intra-Party Dissent

Beyond the “Seditious Six” issue, reports highlight other significant political tensions and instances of party dissent. Within the Democratic party, Senator Cory Booker is quoted in one headline as referring to his own party as “failed” [1]. Another headline alleges that Senator Ruben Gallego “trashes” his party in leaked texts, reportedly stating, “‘Dem men look like women’” [2]. On the Republican side, Senator Jim Justice has reportedly agreed to pay over $5.1 million in back taxes to settle a claim with the DOJ and IRS [3]. Partisan criticism remains sharp, with Representative Ilhan Omar (D) quoted as declaring, “We Are Led By A President Who Does Not Understand The Laws Of This Land” [4]. Another Democrat, Representative Eric Swalwell, suggested the military can be a “‘check’ on Donald Trump to ‘save us’” [5].

Citations:
[1] Internal Conflict: Sen. Cory Booker Slams His Own ‘Failed’ Democratic Party, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cory-booker-democrats-failed/2025/11/26/id/1236144/
[2] Sen. Ruben Gallego Trashes Own Party in Leaked Texts: ‘Dem Men Look Like Women’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/25/sen-ruben-gallego-trashes-own-party-in-leaked-texts-dem-men-look-like-women/
[3] GOP Sen. Jim Justice agrees to pay more than $5.1M in back taxes to settle DOJ, IRS claim, https://nypost.com/2025/11/25/us-news/gop-sen-jim-justice-agrees-to-pay-5m-in-back-taxes-to-settle-doj-irs-claim/
[4] Rep. Ilhan Omar rant: “We Are Led By A President Who Does Not Understand The Laws Of This Land”, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/11/25/rep_ilhan_omar_it_is_unfortunate_that_we_are_led_by_a_president_who_does_not_understand_the_laws_of_this_land.html
[5] Eric Swalwell says military can be a ‘check’ on Donald Trump to ‘save us’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/eric-swalwell-says-military-can-check-donald-trump-save-us

5. Immigration: Security, Enforcement, and Politics

5.1. Crime, Enforcement Conflicts, and Political Narratives

Immigration remains a contentious issue, with headlines focusing on crime and enforcement clashes. Multiple reports indicate that ICE arrested an “illegal immigrant sex offender” with a history of sex crimes who had been employed as a university professor in Michigan [1, 2]. Separately, reports highlight conflicts between law enforcement and local actors. One headline states that “DHS brass slam” a Virginia Beach principal for a “‘chilling’ plot to lure, ambush ICE agents” [3], while in St. Paul, Minnesota, protesters were reported to have confronted federal agents at a private residence [4]. The political framing of the issue remains sharp, with one article criticizing the New York Times for its profile of an “illegal alien who stole an American man’s identity,” causing the victim “20 Years of Legal Nightmares,” while alleging the paper portrayed both as victims [5].

Citations:
[1] ICE Nabs Illegal Immigrant Sex Offender Employed As Professor At Michigan University, https://www.dailywire.com/news/ice-nabs-illegal-immigrant-sex-offender-employed-as-professor-at-michigan-university
[2] ICE Arrests College Professor Who’s an Illegal Alien With History of Sex Crimes, https://pjmedia.com/tim-o-brien/2025/11/25/ice-detroit-arrests-college-professor-whos-an-illegal-alien-with-history-of-sex-crimes-n4946408
[3] DHS brass slam Virginia Beach principal accused in ‘chilling’ plot to lure, ambush ICE agents, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-brass-slam-va-beach-principal-accused-chilling-plot-ambush-ice
[4] St. Paul: Protesters confront federal agents at East Side home, https://www.twincities.com/2025/11/25/protesters-gather-near-suspected-ice-operation-on-st-pauls-east-side/
[5] Amazing: The New York Times Profiles an Illegal Alien Who Stole an American Man’s Identity and Caused Him 20 Years of Legal Nightmares. The Times Say They’re Both Victims., https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=417467

6. Economic Conditions and Policy Debates

6.1. Economic Debates in the U.S. and Abroad

The economic discourse features conflicting domestic indicators and sharp critiques of policy. While one report declares “America Is The World’s Hottest Economy” [1], an I&I/TIPP poll finds that “a shocking 42% Of Voters Back Socialist Principles,” suggesting a public divide on economic ideology [2]. On corporate matters, a report alleges that firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party “quietly hold stakes in US solar companies fueling Dems’ green push” [3]. At a local level, a New York City decision is criticized as sneaking in “16% pay raises to put on Zohran Mamdani’s desk as welcome gift” [4]. Internationally, while Argentina’s President Milei is credited with having “Made Austerity Popular” [5], the “Leftist UK Gov’t” is criticized for an “Economic Doom Loop” of raising taxes to an all-time high while increasing other spending [6].

Citations:
[1] America Is The World’s Hottest Economy, https://tippinsights.com/america-is-the-worlds-hottest-economy/
[2] United Socialists Of America? Shocking 42% Of Voters Back Socialist Principles: I&I/TIPP Poll, https://issuesinsights.com/2025/11/26/united-socialists-of-america-shocking-42-of-voters-back-socialist-principles-ii-tipp-poll/
[3] CCP-linked firms quietly hold stakes in US solar companies fueling Dems’ green push, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ccp-linked-firms-quietly-hold-stakes-us-solar-companies-fueling-dems-green-push
[4] NYC sneaks in 16% pay raises to put on Zohran Mamdani’s desk as welcome gift, https://nypost.com/2025/11/25/us-news/nyc-sneaks-in-16-pay-raises-to-put-on-zohran-mamdanis-desk-as-welcome-gift/
[5] How Milei Made Austerity Popular, https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/how-milei-made-austerity-popular/
[6] Economic Doom Loop: Leftist UK Gov’t to Raise Taxes to All Time High, While Increasing Welfare and Migration Handouts, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/11/26/economic-doom-loop-leftist-uk-govt-to-raise-taxes-to-all-time-high-while-increasing-welfare-and-migration-spending/

7. Cultural and Media Commentary

7.1. Trust in Media and Cultural Critiques

Current reporting highlights low public trust in media and ongoing cultural debates. According to one poll analysis, distrust in traditional news sources is widespread, with the headline stating, “Even Majority of Democrats Say They Don’t Trust Television News, Newspapers” [1]. On cultural issues, some universities and school districts are reportedly calling to “decolonize” Thanksgiving, framing it as a “‘Day of mourning’” [2]. Several headlines present critiques of what is framed as progressive culture, seen in reports that the University of Minnesota has issued a warning about a “‘Whiteness Pandemic’” [3], and in a viral story noting that an athlete identified as “the strongest woman in the world turned out to be a man” [4].

Citations:
[1] Even Majority of Democrats Say They Don’t Trust Television News, Newspapers, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/cnsnews/craig-bannister/2025/11/26/even-majority-democrats-say-they-dont-trust-television
[2] Universities, school districts nationwide call for ‘decolonizing’ Thanksgiving: ‘Day of mourning’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/universities-school-districts-nationwide-call-decolonizing-thanksgiving-day-mourning
[3] University of Minnesota Warns of ‘Whiteness Pandemic’, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/11/26/university-of-minnesota-warns-of-whiteness-pandemic-n3809281
[4] The strongest woman in the world turned out to be a man., https://nypost.com/2025/11/25/sports/worlds-strongest-woman-organizers-allegedly-found-out-winner-was-born-a-man-when-explicit-videos-emerged/

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