Authorities said that two National Guard soldiers deployed to Washington as part of President Trump’s crime crackdown were shot in a targeted attack by an illegal migrant from Afghanistan. Two U.S. officials said the suspect has been identified as an Afghan national. The two armed soldiers, who were patrolling the streets when the suspect launched his […] The post Afghan Illegal Migrant Is the Alleged Shooter of National Guardsmen appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

President Trump, in a blistering Wednesday Truth Social post, laid out precisely why the United States boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg — and why South Africa will not be receiving an invitation to next year’s summit in Miami. Trump accused the South African government of refusing to acknowledge what he called “horrific Human Rights Abuses” against Afrikaners — descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers — alleging killings, farm seizures, and state-backed discrimination. He blasted the legacy media, particularly The New York Times, accusing them of covering up what he described as a slow-motion genocide. And in classic Trump fashion, he tied the media’s silence to their failing business models: “That’s why all the liars and pretenders of the Radical Left Media are going out of business!” The confrontation did not begin on Wednesday. For weeks, the Trump administration had signaled it would boycott the South Africa–hosted G20, marking the first such U.S. absence in the summit’s history. State Department officials had already charged South Africa with inciting race-based hostility and enabling policies — including the 2024 Expropriation Act — that, they argued, unfairly target white farmers. Trump had previously confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office, accusing him of ignoring violence against Afrikaners, a claim Ramaphosa publicly rejected. When the summit opened on November 22, the U.S. stuck with its boycott but dispatched a junior diplomat, the chargé d’affaires, to accept the rotating G20 presidency for 2026. That’s when the situation escalated. South African officials refused to hand over the ceremonial gavel to a lower-ranking American, calling it a breach of diplomatic protocol — something, they noted, that had “never happened before” at any G20. Trump, in his Truth Social post, characterized this as yet another insult from a government “not worthy of Membership anywhere.” After the summit closed, South Africa quietly completed the handoff anyway — but only in a closed-door meeting between mid-level diplomats in Pretoria. By then, the damage was done. Trump announced that South Africa would be barred from the 2026 G20 in Miami and that all U.S. “payments and subsidies” to Pretoria would be halted immediately. Meanwhile, senior administration officials told Fox News Digital that the refugee cap for 2026 will reserve a majority of its 7,500 slots for Afrikaners fleeing what the U.S. now formally describes as systemic, government-driven discrimination. In short: a historic boycott, a diplomatic standoff, and Washington making clear it will not treat South Africa as a normal partner until the situation changes.

It’s been a rocking few months for McDonald’s. They’ve given us back the Snack Wrap. We all played Monopoly. The Grinch is coming soon with his dill pickle fries, which fans can’t wait to try. The Golden Arches recently announced 70 new Happy Meal toys in celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. But that’s not all, friends. McDonald’s knows that many people are in holiday mode, and nothing says wintery bliss like a McCafé Peppermint Mocha. Instagrammer Markie Devo shared the skinny on the fan favorite coffee treat. “The beverage is crafted with espresso beans sustainably sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, steamed whole or nonfat milk, peppermint chocolate syrup, and topped with whipped topping and a chocolate drizzle,” Markie shared. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Markie_devo (@markie_devo) You Can Grab Your McDonald’s McCafé Peppermint Mocha Today The McDonald’s McCafé Peppermint Mocha hit stores on November 25, in select cities just in time for Thanksgiving. Markie recommends checking the McDonald’s app to ensure the coffee drink is available in your city. “That looks so good!! I’ve been trying to try this for years, but every time I try to, they say they don’t have it!! But yet it’s on the app. My local McDonald’s can’t help a girl out,” someone wrote. “Oh boy… now McDonald’s wants to compete against Starbucks and Dunkin,” another person joked. The McDonald’s McCafé Peppermint Mocha isn’t the only seasonal item to try. The company’s menu spotter dropped the good news that the Holiday Pie is also back. “Holiday Pie is making its return to McDonald’s. Order this handheld treat at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time – featuring a creamy, smooth custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles. Not to be biased, but it just might be the greatest gift you can get for yourself or your friends and family,” McDonald’s shared. This story’s featured image is by Miguel Candela/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. The post McDonald’s Seasonal Favorite Is Officially Heading Back To The Menu appeared first on InspireMore.

The suspect shouted “Allahu akbar!” before opening fire

For almost 30 years, GNN has been busting global media’s 24-hour gloom and doom cycle with the premise that bad news doesn’t have to sell, and good news isn’t rare at all. A case-in-point for this outlet’s publishing mission is a study recently released on Our World in Data that showed how bad news events […] The post The News Media Over-Reports Homicides By 4,300% in the US, Shows New Study appeared first on Good News Network.

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday; a tragedy that immediately spurred a deluge of prominent liberal commentators and activists on social media blaming President Donald Trump. The guardsmen were attacked a block away from the White House shortly before 3 p.m. local time and remained in critical condition as of Wednesday evening. The troops are part of the National Guard surge Trump ordered in August to address rising crime in the nation’s capital after a series of high-profile incidents, including the fatal shooting of a congressional intern. Democrats had long opposed Trump’s deployment of Guard units to the capital and other cities, calling it an overreach of presidential authority. In the hours after the shooting, many revived those criticisms, arguing that the president was to blame. “Trump put them in harm’s way, fash,” former ESPN and MSNBC host Keith Olbermann posted on X. Trump put them in harm's way, fash— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) November 26, 2025 Jane Mayer, a writer at The New Yorker, argued that the “poor guardsmen should never have been deployed,” adding that they had “virtually nothing to do but pick up trash.” “It was for political show and at what a cost,” Mayer wrote on X. This is so tragic, so unnecessary, these poor guardsmen should never have been deployed. I live in DC and watched as they had virtually nothing to do but pick up trash. It was for political show and at what a cost. https://t.co/ABkOHNHAvG— Jane Mayer (@JaneMayerNYer) November 26, 2025 “Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are culpable for endangering the National Guard by putting them in harm’s way,” author and activist John Pavlovitz posted on his BlueSky platform, where he has more than 233,000 followers. Writer Charlotte Clymer similarly told [his] more than 200,000 BlueSky followers that the troops had been “used as political pawns.” “They sign up to serve their country, not needlessly deploy to American cities to pick up garbage,” Clymer wrote. Media personality Keith Edwards also suggested on X that the guardsmen would have been “fine” were it not for “Trump’s illegal deployment of the national guard for a non-emergency.” “History will wonder what we’re all thinking: why did Trump have to put them in harm’s way for a STUNT?” the X account “Call to Activism,” run by political commentator Joe Gallina, posted to its more than 1 million followers. ?BREAKING: Both National Guard members who were shot in Washington, DC, just one block from the White House, have died from their injuries.God bless them and their families.History will wonder what we’re all thinking: why did Trump have to put them in harm’s way for a STUNT? pic.twitter.com/Dx8BCAhaie— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) November 26, 2025 Many other users echoed similar sentiments, including one post with thousands of likes that called the incident an “orchestrated tragedy by a president hellbent on creating a tinder box environment across the country.” Writer and former senior editor at The New Republic Brian Beutler responded to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s initial—and later retracted—claim that the guardsmen had died, writing that Morrisey had “sent them to die for a stunt.” They should not have been here. You sent them to die for a stunt.— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) November 26, 2025 Despite the posts downplaying crime in the city, violent crime during the National Guard’s initial one-month surge in the capital fell 39% compared to the same period last year, including a 53% drop in homicides. Opposition to the deployments has been ongoing for months. Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker claimed in August that Trump’s deployment of the National Guard into his state was an “attack on the American people” and would be used to “stop the 2026 elections.” While the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that one suspect is in custody, officials have not released details about the individual, a possible motive, or whether others were involved. The president said in a Truth Social post shortly after the incident that the “animals” who shot the guardsmen will “pay a very steep price,” and Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 additional troops would be deployed in response. Originally published by The Daily Caller News Foundation. The post Liberals Blame Trump for National Guard Shooting appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Progressives Settle on a Response to the Shooting of Two National Guard Members

BREAKING: Shooter Identified as Illegal Afghan National

Jason Whitlock, BlazeTV host of “Fearless,” and former Buccaneers quarterback Shaun King have put three high-profile quarterbacks on the operating table this year: Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Jacksonville Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence, and Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts.The prognosis from disgruntled fans isn’t good. Jackson fails to ignite a stagnant offense and is injury-prone; Lawrence has an embarrassing completion rate, especially considering his $275M contract; and Hurts plays scared in the pocket, underutilizing his star receivers downfield.King lays bare what’s really going on with each player. Lamar JacksonDespite the rumors that Jackson is on a permanent decline, King says he’s likely just struggling with hesitancy after a string of injuries.Right now, it looks like he’s “unwilling to use his athleticism, which makes me think that he’s trying to guard against further injuring whatever his ailment is,” he tells Jason.But given the superstar’s “track record of success” — two MVP awards, two 1,000-yard rushing seasons, and the best dual-threat stats in NFL history — we need to “give him the benefit of the doubt.”“If this persists into next year, I think we can circle back around to this topic,” King concludes.Trevor LawrenceKing is far less forgiving of the Jaguars’ quarterback.“Has never been held accountable for his deficiencies. Incubated at Clemson. Not exposed to any of the criticism or ridicule. ... Got the big contract way too early,” he condemns, accusing Lawrence of being a coach killer.“He’s a very frenetically wired player, and I don’t think you can play that position if you can’t be calm when it’s chaotic,” he says.King believes that Lawrence, who he argues is over-reliant on his raw talent, has never been properly coached. “Nobody’s held him accountable for some of the fundamental flaws he has, some of the bad decisions he makes — like, really holding his feet to the fire. ... He’s never been faced with the threat of being benched for his deficiencies.”If Lawrence gets a coach willing to “get after him,” we may yet see the QB rise to true stardom.Jalen Hurts“I think [Hurts] might be the most underappreciated player in the National Football League,” King says.Unlike legends like Peyton Manning and Tom Brady — who were able to master their system under the same coaches for over a decade — Hurts has never had that kind of stability.“Jalen Hurts has changed coordinators the last four years,” meaning he’s “[spent] every off season learning a new system as opposed to focusing on fixing some of [his] deficiencies,” King explains.And despite this lack of continuity, he’s still one of the league’s most successful and celebrated quarterbacks.“I don’t think he gets enough credit,” King says. “Is he a finished product? Absolutely no. I would love to see what Jalen Hurts could do from a development standpoint if Philly could finally give him continuity.”To hear more of King’s analysis, watch the video above.Want more from Jason Whitlock?To enjoy more fearless conversations at the crossroads of culture, faith, sports, and comedy with Jason Whitlock, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

While law enforcement officials continue to investigate the shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., at lease one reporter has already pounced to make disgraceful assumptions on the incident.Ken Dilanian of MS NOW suggested that the shooter was animated by many of the grievances against the Trump administration's policies that are popularized by the left.'You're a heartless idiot and not a true journalist.'"Of course, you know, there's so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ICE, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks," Dilanian said. "And so there's ... people walking around with uniforms in an American city. There are some Americans that might object to that. And so apparently this shooting has happened."Video of his comments were posted on social media, where they quickly went viral and he faced brutal criticism."Ken Dilanian will apologize for this. But here's the thing: He won't mean it," Jon Podhoretz of Commentary magazine replied."This is bats**t crazy and you are an absolute disgrace. To say and post something like that shows a lack of well, anything that would be deemed good," another detractor said."Time to look for Ken Dilanian's misplaced soul and reunite them before he starts outlining how understandable it is to shoot National Guardsmen in the head because the left wants foreign voters flooding our streets and towns with need, crime and hatred," another reply reads."This is disgusting," another critic said."You're a heartless idiot and not a true journalist. You probably jumped for joy at the news of these deaths and were all too happy to be the one talking about it, weren't you? Tell the truth," another response reads.RELATED: ABC News journalist ripped to shreds over misleading claim linking Trump to trans shooter The shooting of the troops led to a lockdown at the White House and conflicting reports about the state of the victims. They were initially reported to have died, but Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel later indicated that they were hospitalized in critical condition.On Thursday, a federal judge ruled against the lawfulness of the troops surge in D.C. but gave the administration 21 days to appeal the order. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!