[Thursday, November 27] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare November 27, 2025

Executive Summary

A suspected terror attack in Washington D.C. has left two National Guardsmen targeted; reports on their status are critically conflicted.
The alleged shooter, identified as an Afghan national who entered the U.S. during the 2021 withdrawal, reportedly worked with the CIA.
President Trump has called for a reevaluation of the Afghan refugee program and has moved to revoke TPS for over 350,000 Haitians.
In foreign policy, the U.S. has blocked South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit, citing human rights abuses.
The Thanksgiving holiday was marked by official proclamations and extensive commentary on ideology.

1. The Washington D.C. Attack

1.1. Incident Details and Victim Status

A major security incident unfolded in Washington D.C. involving the shooting of two National Guard members, but initial intelligence on their condition is critically conflicted. An early headline, citing a Fox News confirmation, definitively stated that both guardsmen had “succumb to their injuries and passed away” [1]. However, a subsequent and contradictory report from the Daily Wire described the men as “Hero National Guardsmen Fighting For Their Lives” [2]. This stark discrepancy in reporting from two major outlets creates significant uncertainty regarding the outcome of the attack. Adding a tragic, personal dimension to the event, one headline noted that the “Wounded National Guard member volunteered to work day of suspected terror attack to spend Thanksgiving with family” [3]. The conflicting reports create an urgent need for verified information from official government or medical sources to establish a clear and accurate picture of the situation.

References: [1] Fox News confirms that both national guardsman shot in Washington DC have succumb to their injuries and passed away, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1993819190248325136?s=46

[2] Meet The Hero National Guardsmen Fighting For Their Lives After DC Attack, https://www.dailywire.com/news/meet-the-hero-national-guardsmen-fighting-for-their-lives-after-dc-attack

[3] Wounded National Guard member volunteered to work day of suspected terror attack to spend Thanksgiving with family, https://nypost.com/2025/11/27/us-news/second-national-guard-member-wounded-in-suspected-terror-shooting-in-dc-idd-as-20-year-old-female/

1.2. Suspect Identification and Background

Multiple outlets, including CBS and Insider Wire, have identified the alleged gunman as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal [1]. Further reports from the New York Post describe him as an “Afghan national” who arrived in the United States during the chaotic 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan and have labeled him the “alleged terrorist gunman” [2, 3]. This connection to the Afghan evacuation is a critical element of the developing story. Adding a significant and potentially explosive layer to the investigation, a Breitbart headline makes the claim that Lakanwal “Worked with CIA in Afghanistan” [4]. This allegation, if substantiated, raises profound questions about the vetting processes for Afghan evacuees and presents potential security complexities related to individuals previously linked to U.S. intelligence operations abroad.

References: [1] Shooter identified as 29 year old “Rahmanullah Lakanwal” according to CBS and Insider Wire, https://x.com/insiderwire/status/1993835240519778355?s=46

[2] Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who came to US in 2021 withdrawal, ID’d as alleged terrorist gunman in shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/afghan-national-rahmanullah-lakanwal-idd-as-alleged-gunman-in-shooting-of-2-national-guard-members-in-dc/

[3] Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who came to US in 2021 withdrawal, ID’d as alleged terrorist gunman in shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/afghan-national-rahmanullah-lakanwal-idd-as-alleged-gunman-in-shooting-of-2-national-guard-members-in-dc/

[4] D.C. National Guard Shooting Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal Worked with CIA in Afghanistan, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/27/ratcliffe-d-c-national-guard-shooting-suspect-rahmanullah-lakanwal-worked-with-cia-in-afghanistan/

1.3. Official Government Response

The White House has formally acknowledged the attack. A dispatch from the official White House social media account announced that “President Trump delivers remarks on the horrific attack on the Great National Guard Warriors” [1]. This confirms a presidential address to the nation regarding the incident, though the headline itself provides no further details on the specific content of his speech, any policy announcements, or directives issued in response.

References: [1] President Trump delivers remarks on the horrific attack on the Great National Guard Warriors | The White House (@WhiteHouse) on X, https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1993865712583180642?s=20

1.4. Political and Media Reaction

The attack has instantly become a political flashpoint, sparking intense and polarized reactions across the media and political spectrum. The White House publicly condemned live broadcast commentary from MS NOW journalist Ken Dilanian regarding the shooting, with a headline from Fox News describing his reaction as “beyond sick” [1]. The New York Post noted Dilanian was “blasted” for what was called an “‘insane take’” [2]. The broader political response has fractured along sharp partisan lines. A Breitbart headline reports that “Leftists Blame Trump for National Guardsmen Shooting,” asserting their view that the Guard forces “Should Never Have Been Deployed” in the first place [3]. In direct opposition, another Breitbart story indicates that “GOP, Conservatives Blast Democrats’ ‘Vile,’ ‘Reckless’ Anti‑Guard Rhetoric After D.C. Shooting,” suggesting a belief that Democratic rhetoric contributed to a hostile environment [4]. Other analyses are attempting to parse the emergent “progressive response” to the incident [5]. This immediate and severe polarization suggests the attack and its causes will be a focal point of intense political conflict.

References: [1] White House blasts MS NOW correspondent’s ‘beyond sick’ reaction to DC shooting of National Guardsmen, https://www.foxnews.com/media/white-house-blasts-ms-now-correspondents-beyond-sick-reaction-dc-shooting-national-guardsmen

[2] MS NOW journalist Ken Dilanian blasted for live broadcast comments on National Guard shooting: ‘insane take’ | New York Post, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/ms-now-journalist-ken-dilanian-blasted-for-live-broadcast-comments-on-national-guard-shooting-insane-take/

[3] Leftists Blame Trump for National Guardsmen Shooting: ‘Should Never Have Been Deployed’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/26/trump-blamed-for-national-guardsmen-shooting-should-never-have-been-deployed/

[4] GOP, Conservatives Blast Democrats’ ‘Vile,’ ‘Reckless’ Anti‑Guard Rhetoric After D.C. Shooting, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/26/conservatives-blast-democrats-vile-reckless-anti-guard-rhetoric-dc-shooting/

[5] Progressives Settle on a Response to the Shooting of Two National Guard Members, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/11/26/the-left-settles-on-a-response-to-the-shooting-of-two-guard-members-n3809326

2. Immigration Policy and National Security

2.1. Scrutiny of Afghan Refugee Program

In the immediate aftermath of the D.C. attack, President Trump has explicitly linked the violence to federal immigration policy, stating that the U.S. “Must Reevaluate Afghan Refugees” [1]. In a separate statement, he publicly blasted the “disastrous” refugee program under the previous administration, which he directly asserts is responsible for allowing the alleged shooter into the country [2]. This development has led commentators to highlight what they frame as a prescient “Warning” issued by DNI Tulsi Gabbard earlier in the year. A headline claims her warning was largely dismissed by mainstream media outlets at the time but now “Came True” [3]. The attack has therefore placed the entire Afghan refugee and parole program under intense new scrutiny.

References: [1] Trump Says We Must Reevaluate Afghan Refugees Following Shooting Of National Guardsmen, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/26/donald-trump-national-guardsmen-afghan-refugee-biden-shooting-washington-dc/

[2] Trump blasts ‘disastrous’ Biden over refugee program that allowed alleged Afghan DC guardsmen shooter into US, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/trump-blasts-biden-over-refugee-program-that-allowed-alleged-afghan-dc-guardsmen-shooter-into-us/

[3] Here Is DNI Gabbard Earlier This Year With a Warning That Most of the MSM Considered a Joke – Well Nobody Is Smiling Now After It Came True! (Video), https://www.rightjournalism.com/here-is-dni-gabbard-earlier-this-year-with-a-warning-that-most-of-the-msm-considered-a-joke-well-nobody-is-smiling-now-after-it-came-true-video/

2.2. Policy Changes and Enforcement Actions

The administration has announced a major immigration policy decision with far-reaching implications. A RedState headline reports that President Trump has officially revoked Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for “Over 350K Haitians,” a move that affects one of the largest groups of TPS holders in the country. The report states the administration has set a “Deadline for Their Departure” [1]. In a separate and thus far unrelated news item, a headline from TruthPress.com reported that a family member of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was detained by ICE [2]. The report provides no further context for the individual’s identity or the circumstances of the detention.

References: [1] Trump Yanks Temporary Protection Status for Over 350K Haitians, Sets Deadline for Their Departure – RedState, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/11/27/trump-to-yank-temporary-protection-status-for-over-350k-haitians-gives-deadline-for-their-departure-n2196620

[2] White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Family Member Detained by ICE, https://truthpress.com/news/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitts-family-member-detained-by-ice/

2.3. Allegations of Crime Linked to Immigrant Communities

Allegations of large-scale financial crime tied to a specific immigrant community have surfaced in national news. According to a New York Post report, the “Somali terror group al-Shabab” is reportedly “’taking a cut’ of stolen Minnesota taxpayer money,” linking domestic fraud to international terrorism financing [1]. This specific accusation intersects with a broader, more contentious debate on immigration and cultural assimilation. An opinion piece in City Journal, titled “It’s Not “Racist” to Notice Somali Fraud,” argues that “different cultures lead to different outcomes” [2]. Another commentary, in The American Spectator, offers a highly critical view of the immigration system, characterizing it as a “SCAM-ilation, Not Assimilation” [3].

References: [1] Somali terror group al-Shabab ‘taking a cut’ of stolen Minnesota taxpayer money, https://nypost.com/2025/11/20/us-news/somali-terror-group-al-shabaab-taking-a-cut-of-stolen-minnesota-taxpayer-money/

[2] It’s Not “Racist” to Notice Somali Fraud — The recent scandal reveals an uncomfortable truth: different cultures lead to different outcomes., https://www.city-journal.org/article/fraud-minnesota-somali-immigration-debate?skip=1

[3] Modern American Immigration: A SCAM-ilation, Not Assimilation, https://spectator.org/the-spectacle-ep-304-modern-american-immigration-a-scam-ilation-not-assimilation/

3. Administration Policy and Global Affairs

3.1. Foreign Policy: G20 and Ukraine War

On the world stage, the Trump administration has taken a significant diplomatic action regarding a G20 partner. A Fox News headline reports that President Trump has blocked South Africa from attending the 2026 G20 summit. The reason provided in the headline for this major step is the nation’s alleged “‘horrific human rights abuses’” [1]. Meanwhile, expert analysis on the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine War remains deeply divided, reflecting ongoing strategic uncertainty. A Telegraph headline features an analyst who claims, “‘Trump’s Ukraine efforts are futile’” on the grounds that Russian President “‘Putin is not ready for peace’” [2]. Offering a starkly contrasting view, noted historian Niall Ferguson, writing for The Free Press, titled his recent analysis, “The Beginning of the End of the Ukraine-Russia War,” suggesting a major turning point is imminent [3].

References: [1] Trump blocks South Africa from 2026 G20 summit for alleged ‘horrific human rights abuses’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blocks-south-africa-from-2026-g20-summit-alleged-horrific-human-rights-abuses

[2] ‘Trump’s Ukraine efforts are futile. Putin is not ready for peace’, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/11/26/trump-ukraine-futile-putin-ready-peace/

[3] Niall Ferguson: The Beginning of the End of the Ukraine-Russia War, https://www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferguson-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-russia-ukraine-war

3.2. Domestic Policy and Legal Challenges

On the domestic front, a major legal challenge facing President Trump has reportedly concluded. A Fox News headline declares, “Fani Willis’ case against Trump collapses under its own insanity” [1]. The headline strongly suggests a definitive end to this high-profile case based on the outlet’s reporting, though it lacks specific details on the legal mechanism that led to the “collapse.” In other executive news, the President has made a “renovation announcement” concerning the White House Ballroom, with one headline anticipating the move will generate significant political and media outrage [2]. A headline from a satirical website also circulated, joking about the President’s legal team strategy [3].

References: [1] Fani Willis’ case against Trump collapses under its own insanity, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/jonathan-turley-fani-willis-case-against-trump-collapses-under-its-own-insanity

[2] The White House Ballroom Outrage Machine Is About to Lose It Over Trump’s Latest Renovation Announcement, https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/11/26/the-white-house-ballroom-outrage-machine-is-about-to-lose-it-over-trumps-latest-renovation-announcement-n2196587

[3] Trump’s Strategy Of Hiring Lawyers Based On Bust Size Not Working As Well As Anticipated, https://babylonbee.com/news/trumps-strategy-of-hiring-lawyers-based-on-bust-size-not-working-as-well-as-anticipated

3.3. Global Security Note

A security incident in the United Kingdom has drawn attention after authorities there released footage of what is being described by the headline as a “Palestine action terrorist attack on Elbit,” a defense technology firm with Israeli ties [1]. This event coincides with broader introspective commentary out of the UK, with one Spectator essay asking, “Has Britain died inside?” and describing the national mood as “what it looks like when you lose” [2].

References: [1] UK releases footage of Palestine action terrorist attack on Elbit., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9agMo-CUsw&t=473s

[2] Has Britain died inside? — This is what it looks like when you lose, https://thespectator.com/topic/has-britain-died-inside/

4. Domestic Crime and Political Commentary

4.1. Public Safety and Partisan Debates

Violent crime continues to generate national headlines that fuel heated policy debates. A New York Post report detailing how a World Trade Center worker who had “escaped” the 9/11 attacks was tragically “beaten to death by three teens” provides a stark example [1]. The policy response to crime remains a point of intense partisan contention. A City Journal article reports an individual identified only as “Mamdani” has appointed a “police abolitionist to guide his public safety,” though the official’s full name, title, and jurisdiction are not provided in the headline [2]. Broader political commentary reflects deep ideological divides, with Peter Schweizer alleging on X.com the existence of a “‘Massive DEI Fraud Machine Inside Federal Contracting Complex’” [3], a Fox News column by David Marcus warning that the idea “socialists can’t win in the heartland” should not be taken for granted [4], and a Townhall.com piece from Kurt Schlichter harshly criticizing “Seditionist Blue Falcon Democrats” [5].

References: [1] WTC worker who ’escaped’ 9/11 beaten to death by three teens: cops | New York Post, https://nypost.com/2025/11/27/us-news/wtc-worker-who-escaped-9-11-beaten-to-death-by-three-teens-cops/

[2] Mamdani Picks a Police Abolitionist to Guide His Public Safety, https://www.city-journal.org/article/mamdani-alex-vitale-defund-police

[3] Peter Schweizer: ‘Massive DEI Fraud Machine Inside Federal Contracting Complex’, https://x.com/peterschweizer/status/1993503214872735947

[4] DAVID MARCUS: Don’t be so sure socialists can’t win in the heartland, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-dont-so-sure-socialists-cant-win-heartland

[5] Kurt Schlichter: Seditionist Blue Falcon Democrats Stunned to Be Held Accountable for Their Behavior, https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2025/11/27/seditionist-blue-falcon-democrats-stunned-to-be-held-accountable-for-their-behavior-n2667042

4.2. Cultural and Generational Commentary

A recurring theme in social commentary is the status of America’s younger generation. Prominent conservative columnist Victor Davis Hanson and the outlet American Greatness both published articles under the headline, “Can the Lost Generation Be Found?” [1, 2]. Hanson’s piece elaborates that it is “A generation sidelined by debt, ideology, and stalled adulthood” [1]. Debates over identity politics also continue, with one Free Press article pointedly arguing, “No, You Are Not on Indigenous Land” [3]. In a critique aimed at the political right, a New York Post opinion piece cautions that “the right is making a big mistake by giving young men permission to be victims” [4].

References: [1] Victor Davis Hanson: Can the Lost Generation Be Found? – A generation sidelined by debt, ideology, and stalled adulthood is drifting—but it won’t stay lost if society restores real opportunity, accountability, and purpose., https://townhall.com/columnists/victordavishanson/2025/11/27/can-the-lost-generation-be-found-n2667026

[2] Can the Lost Generation Be Found?, https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/27/can-the-lost-generation-be-found/

[3] No, You Are Not on Indigenous Land, https://www.thefp.com/p/no-you-are-not-on-indigenous-land

[4] The right is making a big mistake by giving young men permission to be victims, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/us-news/the-right-is-making-a-big-mistake-by-victimizing-young-men/

5. Thanksgiving Holiday Commentary

5.1. Holiday Themes: Ideology and Observance

The Thanksgiving holiday was marked by official observances and a significant volume of ideologically charged commentary. President Trump issued a formal proclamation in which he stated, “‘God Bestowed Abundant Blessings All Across Our Land’” [1]. Several opinion pieces used the holiday to frame economic arguments, with a New York Post column urging readers to “give thanks — for not living under socialism” [2] and The Daily Signal celebrating the “Pilgrims’ Legacy of Liberty” [3]. Breitbart revisited a classic Rush Limbaugh segment about the Pilgrims’ “‘failed experiment with socialism’” [4]. Concurrently, media critics at Newsbusters questioned what they perceive as journalistic disdain for the holiday [5], while satirical headlines also circulated, including one joking that the President “Reminds Americans To Give Thanks For Him This Holiday” [6].

References: [1] Trump’s 2025 Thanksgiving Proclamation: ‘God Bestowed Abundant Blessings All Across Our Land’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/27/trumps-2025-thanksgiving-proclamation-god-bestowed-abundant-blessings-all-across-our-land/

[2] Let’s give thanks — for not living under socialism, https://nypost.com/2025/11/27/opinion/lets-give-thanks-for-not-living-under-socialism/

[3] Giving Thanks for the Pilgrims’ Legacy of Liberty, https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/11/26/lets-give-thanks-for-the-pilgrims-legacy-of-freedom/

[4] Rush Limbaugh on the Pilgrim’s Failed Experiment with Socialism Revisited — ‘Long Before Karl Marx’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/27/rush-limbaugh-on-the-pilgrims-failed-experiment-with-socialism-revisited-long-before-karl-marx/

[5] UN-HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Why Do Journos Hаte This Holiday So Much?, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/geoffrey-dickens/2025/11/26/un-happy-thanksgiving-why-do-journos-hate-holiday-so-much

[6] Trump Reminds Americans To Give Thanks For Him This Holiday, https://babylonbee.com/news/trump-reminds-americans-to-give-thanks-for-him-this-holiday