[Friday, November 28] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare November 28, 2025

Executive Summary

• A fatal terror attack in Washington, D.C. has claimed the life of National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom, with a suspect now facing murder charges.
• President Trump responded by announcing an immediate and permanent pause on migration from “Third World Countries” and ordering the cutoff of federal benefits to non-citizens.
• The administration has declared all documents signed by former President Biden via autopen to be “terminated,” threatening perjury charges and creating significant legal uncertainty.
• In Ukraine, President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff has resigned following anti-corruption raids, signaling growing instability within the government.

1. National Security: DC Terror Attack and Policy Fallout

1.1. The Attack, Victims, and Investigation

Washington, D.C. is the center of a national security incident after a targeted shooting resulted in the death of a U.S. National Guard service member, an event first announced by President Trump [1]. The victim has been identified as National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom, born in 2005 [2, 3]. Reports have highlighted her dedication, noting she had volunteered for the Thanksgiving shift specifically to allow other service members to be with their families [4].

The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, will now face murder charges [5]. The investigation is rapidly focusing on a terrorism motive, with an exclusive report alleging that Lakanwal shouted “Allahu Ackbar!” during the assault [6]. This detail is fueling a narrative of systemic failure, with some headlines framing the attack as the “Ultimate Betrayal.” This coverage emphasizes that the alleged terrorist was “welcomed into the US — and then turned against it,” raising critical questions about the security processes that allowed him entry [7]. The investigation remains active.

References:
[1] Trump announces national guard member has died from shooting, https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/national-guard-members-shot-dc-suspect-status
[2] Victims identified in DC National Guard shooting, investigation underway, https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/national-guard-members-shot-dc-suspect-status
[3] Rest in Peace Sarah Beckstrom, 2005-2025, https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1p8v84i
[4] National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom had volunteered to work so other could go home to spend Thanksgiving with their families., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1994192283013451824?s=46
[5] DC terror suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal will have charges upgraded to murder, https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/world-news/dc-terror-suspect-rahmanullah-lakanwal-will-have-charges-upgraded-to-murder/?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social
[6] EXCLUSIVE: National Guardsmen Shooting Suspect Reportedly Shouted ‘Allahu Ackbar!’, https://juliorosas.substack.com/p/exclusive-national-guardsmen-shooting
[7] Ultimate Betrayal: How alleged DC terrorist Rahmanullah Lakanwal was welcomed into the US — and then turned against it., https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/how-alleged-dc-terrorist-rahmanullah-lakanwal-was-welcomed-into-the-us-and-then-turned-against-it/

1.2. Administration’s Immigration Policy Response and Vetting Failures

In a direct and rapid response to the D.C. shooting, the Trump administration has enacted major changes to U.S. immigration policy. President Trump declared his intent to “‘permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’” [1, 2, 3]. This executive order was immediately followed by a significant fiscal action. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reported to be “IMMEDIATELY cutting off all federal benefits to illegal aliens, preserving them for citizens only, per President Trump’s orders” [4]. This two-pronged approach signals a hardline shift in both entry and domestic policy for non-citizens.

These executive actions are being explicitly tied to a catastrophic failure in security screening. According to one headline, a “Top Trump intel official” has revealed that the D.C. terror suspect was not vetted before his entry into the United States [5]. This revelation gives weight to commentary from an ex-FBI special agent, who described the Afghan vetting process during the 2021 withdrawal as a “free-for-all” and a prescient warning of a “’ticking time bomb’” [6]. The administration’s new migration freeze has not been met without opposition; reports indicate that groups of “Afghans and Progressives” are protesting the move, decrying the entry freeze as “‘Unfair’” [7].

References:
[1] Trump announces to ‘permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’, https://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1994264843298189715?t=dQrOToGsfFkfy9mi4E1pCQ&s=19
[2] President Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries.”, https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1994272683387687053?s=46&t=1vi7Ctm8WvJM-wjjjdJT8w
[3] Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries,’ after Guard shooting, https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trump-vows-permanently-pause-migration-third-world-countries-after-guard
[4] Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent is IMMEDIATELY cutting off all federal benefits to illegal aliens, preserving them for citizens only, per President Trump’s orders, https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1994479561245896831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1994479561245896831%7Ctwgr%5Edd92531173a79d2abe957caa4fa5c4efd0588a39%7Ctwcon%5Es1_
[5] Top Trump intel official reveals DC terror suspect wasn’t vetted for entry to US, https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/top-trump-intel-official-reveals-dc-terror-suspect-rahmanullah-lakanwal-wasnt-vetted-for-entry-to-us?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social
[6] Ex-FBI special agent explains Afghan vetting failures in wake of National Guard ambush: ‘Ticking time bomb.’ The screening process during the rushed 2021 withdrawal was essentially a “free-for-all.”, https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-fbi-special-agent-explains-afghan-vetting-failues-wake-national-guard-ambush-ticking-time-bomb
[7] Afghans and Progressives Protest Trump’s ‘Unfair’ Entry Freeze, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/11/27/afghans-and-progressives-protest-trumps-entry-freeze/

1.3. Political Reactions and Accusations

The political atmosphere has become acutely volatile following the attack. President Trump personally engaged with the media on the topic, at one point correcting a reporter who incorrectly suggested that the suspect had entered the U.S. during Trump’s previous presidential term [1]. In another widely reported and heated exchange, the President is quoted as having called the suspect “‘cuckoo’” and a reporter “‘a stupid person’” amidst questions about the incident [2].

Accusations of politicization are rampant. Headlines from conservative media sources make the direct claim that “Deranged Libs Immediately Blame Trump For National Guard Shooting” [3]. This sentiment is amplified in a social media post attributed to “U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro,” which alleges that “The left is fueling the flame of division in this country” and includes a purported quote suggesting disappointment that the National Guard didn’t shoot someone [4]. On the other side, a report states that a “‘Seditious Six’ ringleader” was “reamed for response to National Guard shooting.” The headline lacks specific details about the individual or the nature of their response, making a full assessment impossible [5].

References:
[1] President Trump corrects reporter thinking DC shooter came in during Trump term, https://rumble.com/v72bu5s-president-trump-corrects-reporter-thinking-dc-shooter-came-in-during-trump-.html
[2] Trump claims National Guard shooting suspect ‘went cuckoo,’ calls reporter ‘a stupid person’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/27/us-news/trump-claims-national-guard-shooting-suspect-went-cuckoo-calls-reporter-a-stupid-person/
[3] Deranged Libs Immediately Blame Trump For National Guard Shooting, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/26/deranged-libs-blame-trump-for-national-guard-shooting/
[4] U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro: The left is fueling the flame of division in this country. “Disappointed the National Guard didn’t shoot someone “, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1994486728493830339?s=46
[5] ‘Seditious Six’ ringleader reamed for response to National Guard shooting, https://americanwirenews.com/seditious-six-ringleader-reamed-for-response-to-national-guard-shooting/

2. Executive Branch: Presidential Actions and Governance

2.1. Challenge to Predecessor’s “Autopen” Authority

President Trump has launched an unprecedented legal and political challenge against the official actions of his predecessor, former President Biden. Multiple reports indicate the President is moving to revoke all documents that were signed by Biden using an autopen [1, 3]. In a direct statement, President Trump declared these “auto-penned orders” are now considered “’terminated’” [2]. This maneuver extends beyond simple revocation. The President has also explicitly threatened to pursue formal “charges of perjury” against the former president, directly tying the use of the autopen to potential criminal liability [2, 3]. This action has the potential to unwind a vast number of policies, appointments, and laws from the previous administration, creating a significant source of legal and administrative instability.

References:
[1] “BREAKING: Trump says he’s revoking all documents Biden signed with autopen, threatens to charge him with perjury” (X/@BNONews), https://x.com/bnonews/status/1994492383380299913?s=46&t=VlU0x8mtOUPevReWHf1PBw
[2] Trump threatens Biden with ‘charges of perjury’ — says auto-penned orders ’terminated’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/trump-threatens-biden-with-charges-of-perjury-says-auto-penned-orders-terminated/
[3] Trump to void all documents allegedly signed by Biden via autopen, threatens perjury charge, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-void-documents-allegedly-signed-biden-via-autopen-threatens-perjury-charge

2.2. Presidential Statements and Political Engagements

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, President Trump engaged in a variety of public communications. An official Thanksgiving Proclamation was issued, calling on the nation to “Offer Our Endless Gratitude to Almighty God” [1]. In a message aimed at his political base, a new video was released featuring “Angel Families” who personally thanked the President for his efforts on border security [2]. In sharp contrast to these messages, the President also posted what is described by the New York Post as a “furious Thanksgiving message.” In that communication, he reportedly raged against and used a derogatory slur to describe Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referring to him as the “‘seriously retarded Governor’” [3]. Finally, one headline from a political blog notes cryptically that “Trump attends to the Ilhan Omar matter,” but provides no further context or detail on the nature of this action [4].

References:
[1] Donald Trump Issues Thanksgiving Proclamation: ‘We Offer Our Endless Gratitude to Almighty God’, https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2025/11/27/president-trump-issues-thanksgiving-proclamation-we-offer-our-endless-gratitude-almighty-god/
[2] Angel Families thank Trump in new Thanksgiving video for his border security efforts: ‘We appreciate you’, https://www.foxnews.com/us/angel-families-thank-trump-new-thanksgiving-video-for-his-border-security-efforts-we-appreciate-you
[3] Trump rages over ‘seriously retarded Governor’ Tim Walz in furious Thanksgiving message, https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/trump-rages-over-seriously-retarded-governor-tim-walz-in-furious-thanksgiving-message/
[4] Trump attends to the Ilhan Omar matter, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2025/11/trump-attends-to-the-omar-matter.php

2.3. Economic Policy Directives

Reporting on the administration’s specific economic policy initiatives is exceptionally limited in today’s cycle. A single headline from Fox News frames the issue by asking, “How Trump Is Beginning to Making American Life Affordable Again” [1]. This title suggests that new policies favoring affordability are being implemented. However, the headline itself presents this as a topic for a segment and provides no details on what those economic policies, executive directives, or legislative actions might be. Therefore, a substantive summary of the administration’s current economic agenda is not possible based on the available information.

References:
[1] How Trump Is Beginning to Making American Life Affordable Again, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-making-life-affordable-again-every-american-heres-how

3. Foreign Affairs

3.1. Ukraine: Corruption Probes and Peace Process Debates

Serious signs of instability are emerging from within the Ukrainian government. According to the Associated Press, President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff has resigned his post as corruption investigations inside the country continue to widen [1]. A Breitbart report provides more pointed context, noting that Zelenskyy sacked his top aide just “Hours After Anti-Corruption Police Raid,” suggesting a direct link between the law enforcement action and the high-level departure [2]. Concurrently, the viability of diplomatic efforts to end the war is being openly questioned in public analyses. One op-ed suggests a potential “peace deal exposes feckless Europe’s total irrelevance” in the conflict [3], while a separate analysis runs under the headline “Why the Ukraine Peace Plan May Be Pointless” [4]. These dual pressures—internal political turmoil in Kyiv and growing external skepticism—could significantly complicate the path toward a resolution.

References:
[1] Zelenskyy’s chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen, https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-yermak-corruption-3a58193bcb3f7816a715dee9e60e4541?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-11-28-Breaking+News
[2] Zelensky Sacks Chief of Staff Hours After Anti-Corruption Police Raid, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/11/28/zelensky-sacks-chief-of-staff-hours-after-anti-corruption-police-raid/
[3] Ukraine peace deal exposes feckless Europe’s total irrelevance, https://nypost.com/2025/11/26/opinion/ukraine-peace-deal-exposes-europes-total-irrelevance/
[4] Why the Ukraine Peace Plan May Be Pointless, https://freebeacon.com/columns/why-the-ukraine-peace-plan-may-be-pointless/

4. Domestic Politics and Society

4.1. State-Level Policy and Cultural Commentary

At the state level, a new Indiana law will now “Require Universities Prove Degree Programs Actively Promote American Values,” signaling a legislative push to inject nationalist criteria into higher education accreditation [1]. Today’s feed also includes several disparate cultural and political commentary items. One headline references a “heartfelt Thаnksgіvіng message” from Erika Kirk addressed to her “slain husband Chаrlіe” [2]. In another item, retired General Michael Flynn is reported to have called for “President Trump to Warn the Nation of Another Deep State Color Revolution” [3]. The source headlines provide no further context on these latter two points.

References:
[1] Indiana To Require Universities Prove Degree Programs Actively Promote American Values, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/25/indiana-to-require-universities-prove-degree-programs-actively-promote-american-values/
[2] Erіkа Kіrk shares heartfelt Thаnksgіvіng message to slain husband Chаrlіe, https://nypost.com/2025/11/27/us-news/erika-kirk-shares-heartfelt-thanksgiving-message-to-slain-husband-charlie/
[3] General Flynn Calls for President Trump to Warn the Nation of Another Deep State Color Revolution | Joe Hoft, https://joehoft.com/general-flynn-calls-for-president-trump-to-warn-the-nation-about-another-color-revolution/

4.2. Crime, Law Enforcement, and Local Governance

Several local controversies involving social policy and law enforcement are generating national attention. One report alleges that multiple U.S. cities are waging a “War On Churches Feeding The Homeless Just In Time For Thanksgiving,” suggesting punitive action against charitable efforts [1]. In Chicago, the focus is on a statement from the city’s mayor, who is quoted in a headline as having “Told People Cutting Crime by Jailing Criminals Is Racist” [2]. Separately, a judicial decision is causing backlash. A judge’s ruling in the case of Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez—an individual who allegedly “Weaponized His White Van” to ram federal agents during a high-speed chase—has reportedly enraged the public, though the specifics of the ruling itself are not detailed in the headline [3].

References:
[1] Cities Wage War On Churches Feeding The Homeless Just In Time For Thanksgiving, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/27/local-government-cities-wage-war-feeding-homeless-thanksgiving-regulations/
[2] We’re Not Making This up: Chicago’s Mayor Just Told People Cutting Crime by Jailing Criminals Is Racist, https://www.westernjournal.com/not-making-chicagos-mayor-just-told-people-cutting-crime-jailing-criminals-racist/
[3] Breaking: Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez, Weaponized His White Van in High-Speed Chase and Tried to Ram Federal Agents—Judge’s Decision Enrages All! (Video), https://www.rightjournalism.com/breaking-miguel-angel-garcia-martinez-weaponized-his-white-van-in-high-speed-chase-and-tried-to-ram-federal-agents-judges-decision-enrages-all-video/

5. Science and Environment

5.1. Climate Change and Health Science Debates

Today’s headlines feature content that directly challenges established scientific positions. A significant claim, attributed to the CDC.gov domain, asserts that the statement “‘Vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim” [1]. This directly contradicts long-standing public health messaging. In the environmental sphere, several articles express deep skepticism about climate change science. One analysis is titled, “A Few Markers On The Road To The Demise Of The Climate Apocalypse” [2]. Another, from a different outlet, poses the rhetorical question, “Where’d All The Hurricanes Go?” [3]. These articles indicate a persistent and visible public debate over issues that many scientific bodies consider settled.

References:
[1] “Vaccines do not cause autism” is not an evidence-based claim, https://www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safety/about/autism.html
[2] A Few Markers On The Road To The Demise Of The Climate Apocalypse, https://www.manhattancontrarian.com/blog/2025-11-25-a-few-markers-on-the-road-to-the-demise-of-the-climate-apocalypse
[3] Where’d All The Hurricanes Go?, https://issuesinsights.com/2025/11/25/whered-all-the-hurricanes-go/

6. Media and Public Discourse

6.1. Media Commentary and Satire

The media landscape itself is a focus of critical commentary. A Fox News article discusses “Coordinated Narratives and Media Bias,” presenting as a key example the emergence of a narrative that “Trump is ‘Tired’ and to Blame for Afghanistan?” [1]. Shifting to the business of media, another report claims that Democrats are “Terrified” about the “Impending Sale of Warner Bros.” The fear, according to the article, is that new ownership could dismantle what it calls “CNN’s Liberal News Empire” [2]. The news feed also contains purely satirical content, including a piece from the Babylon Bee with the headline, “Turkey Pardoned By Biden Administration 4 Times Commits Violent Turkey Murder” [3]. Another lighthearted article lists “5 hilarious political moments that make me thankful for Trump” [4].

References:
[1] Coordinated Narratives and Media Bias: “Trump is ‘Tired’ and to Blame for Afghanistan?”, https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-calls-reporter-stupid-person-during-tense-exchange-national-guardsmen-murder-suspect
[2] Democrats Terrified As Impending Sale of Warner Bros. Poses Major Threat to CNN’s Liberal News Empire, https://pjmedia.com/michaelcantrell/2025/11/26/democrats-terrified-as-impending-sale-of-warner-bros-poses-major-threat-to-cnns-liberal-news-empire-n4946454
[3] Turkey Pardoned By Biden Administration 4 Times Commits Violent Turkey Murder, https://babylonbee.com/news/turkey-pardoned-by-biden-administration-4-times-commits-violent-turkey-murder
[4] 5 hilarious political moments that make me thankful for Trump, https://www.theblaze.com/news/5-hilarious-political-moments-that-make-me-thankful-for-trump

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