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Q&A on Vetting of Accused National Guard Shooter

Q&A on Vetting of Accused National Guard Shooter
December 3, 2025

In the aftermath of the deadly ambush shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump and others in his administration immediately blamed Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, for failing to vet the Afghan national accused of the attack. Here, we’ll answer some questions about what we know so far about the suspect and the vetting process.

White Nationalist Group Is Still Active, Contrary to Social Media Claims

White Nationalist Group Is Still Active, Contrary to Social Media Claims
March 7, 2025

Social media posts, some pointing to comments by podcaster Joe Rogan, are spreading unsupported claims that members of the Patriot Front are federal agents and that the group disbanded after the recent leadership change at the FBI. But days after Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI director, the Patriot Front had two public rallies, and its website refutes the claims.