FBI Director Kash Patel criticized what he called the Biden administration’s “emblematic failure” following the Nov. 26 shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., during an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle.”
On Tuesday, the Justice Department formally charged Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal with four counts, including murder.
“The problem with this case shows the emblematic failure of the Biden administration to vet anyone who came here from Afghanistan after the disastrous withdrawal,” Patel told the host.
One of the victims, 24-year-old U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe of the West Virginia National Guard, remains hospitalized. The second victim, 20-year-old U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, also of the West Virginia Guard, died from her injuries.
The Justice Department said Lakanwal is currently hospitalized and under guard. A D.C. Superior Court judge ordered that he be held without bond, Fox noted.
The Biden administration is being criticized for insufficient vetting of Afghan refugees following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
According to Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General report from Sept. 6, 2022, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) did not always have critical data to properly screen, vet, or inspect the [Afghan] evacuees.”
Patel told Ingraham, meanwhile, that the FBI is continuing to investigate when and how Lakanwal became “radicalized.”
“This is a sprawling international terrorism investigation that the FBI is leading out on,” Patel said.
“I’ve already issued dozens of pieces of legal processes, dozens of devices, already hit two houses and interviewed many individuals associated with the subject, and that investigation is going to continue on to anyone and everyone this person ever spoke to,” Patel continued. “We are not going to leave any stone unturned.”
He also vowed to vet “every single person that came in here — legally or illegally or otherwise — and make sure there is no derogatory or criminal information or terrorist ties.”
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, on Monday, announced an overhaul of the vetting process for illegal migrants.
“We are requiring the country of origin to cross-reference biometric data and criminal history, expanding our vetting to include social media screening, and directing individuals to
check-in every year,” Noem wrote on X.
Noem said she had met with President Donald Trump and decided to suggest “a full travel ban on every damn country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.”
The proposed travel ban’s specific countries affected and its implementation timeline remain unclear. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed the BBC that it will announce the detailed list soon.
“This is a sprawling international terrorism investigation that the FBI is leading out on,” Patel said.
“I’ve already issued dozens of pieces of legal processes, dozens of devices, already hit two houses and interviewed many individuals associated with the subject, and that investigation is going to continue on to anyone and everyone this person ever spoke to,” Patel continued. “We are not going to leave any stone unturned.”
He also vowed to vet “every single person that came in here — legally or illegally or otherwise — and make sure there is no derogatory or criminal information or terrorist ties.”
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, on Monday, announced an overhaul of the vetting process for illegal migrants.
“We are requiring the country of origin to cross-reference biometric data and criminal history, expanding our vetting to include social media screening, and directing individuals to
check-in every year,” Noem wrote on X.
Noem said she had met with President Donald Trump and decided to suggest “a full travel ban on every damn country that’s been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.”
The proposed travel ban’s specific countries affected and its implementation timeline remain unclear. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed the BBC that it will announce the detailed list soon.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on Fox News Monday evening that former President Trump had introduced a travel ban months ago targeting “third world and failed state” countries. She mentioned that Governor Noem’s recommendation would expand this ban to include additional nations.
On June 4, the White House identified 19 countries, mainly located in Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, that would face full or partial immigration restrictions.
According to multiple U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News, Noem’s proposed additions would increase this list to approximately 30 countries in total.
All decisions on asylum requests were also paused following the Guard shootings, with US Citizenship and Immigration Services director Joseph Edlow saying it would remain paused “until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible.”
On Thursday, Trump himself went further, threatening to “permanently pause migration” from all “third world countries. In his Thanksgiving social media post, the president cited refugees for causing “social dysfunction in America” and vowed to remove “anyone who is not a net asset” to the United States, which is a throwback to former U.S. policy during the early portion of the 20th century.
HUNTER BIDEN CLAIMS HE IS MILLIONS IN DEBT AND “BROKE” DESPITE YEARS OF HIGH-EARNING DEALS
LOS ANGELES — In a candid and startling admission regarding his personal finances, Hunter Biden has reportedly stated that he is drowning in debt—with figures cited as high as $15 million—and claimed that despite his father’s decades in high office, the Biden family possesses “no generational wealth.”
The comments paint a picture of financial ruin for the son of President Joe Biden, a sharp contrast to the lucrative international business deals that made him a central figure in political controversies for years.
“I Have No Idea How I\\\’m Going to Pay It Off”
According to recent reports and legal filings, Hunter Biden has described his financial situation as dire. He has cited a “significant downturn in his income” and crushing legal debts as primary reasons for his inability to sustain his lifestyle or continue fighting legal battles.
Earlier this year, Biden’s legal team filed motions to drop a lawsuit against Garrett Ziegler—the former aide who published the contents of the infamous laptop—explicitly stating that Biden “does not have the resources to continue to litigate this matter.”
“I’ve got [$15 Million] in debt that I have no idea how I\\\’m going to be able to pay off,” Hunter reportedly said. “We have no generational wealth.”
Massive Legal Defense Costs: Years of federal investigations into his taxes and gun possession, along with congressional probes, have reportedly drained his resources.
Tax Liabilities: While a third party reportedly paid off roughly $2 million in past tax debts, new obligations and interest have continued to mount.
Personal Loss: In early 2025, the California wildfires ravaged the Pacific Palisades, reportedly rendering Hunter’s rental home “unlivable” and forcing him to incur significant relocation costs during a cash crunch.
“The Bidens Are Broke” Narrative
Hunter’s claim that the Biden family lacks “generational wealth” echoes a long-standing narrative from his father, who often referred to himself as “Middle-Class Joe” during his Senate years. However, critics point to the millions of dollars the family earned from book deals and speaking engagements post-Vice Presidency, as well as Hunter\’s own earnings from firms like Burisma and CEFC China Energy, which reportedly netted him millions in just a few years.
Skeptics argue that the plea of poverty is a strategic move to garner sympathy or avoid further legal judgments, asking how a man who earned over $11 million between 2013 and 2018 could now be facing insolvency.
As Hunter attempts to rebuild his life following his father’s pardon, the question remains: Is this a temporary cash flow crisis, or the permanent collapse of the Biden brand\’s financial power?
Truth Behind Biden FBI\’s Raid of Mar-a-Lago Revealed – It\’s worse than we thought
WASHINGTON — A stunning new revelation has shattered the narrative that the Department of Justice acted independently during the 2022 raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. According to Chad Mizelle, former chief of staff to Attorney General Pam Bondi, emails have been uncovered proving the Biden White House “coordinated” directly with the DOJ and the National Archives (NARA) leading up to the unprecedented search.
“Why Don\’t We Take This Offline?”
In an exclusive interview, Mizelle described a flurry of communications between the Biden White House Counsel’s Office, Merrick Garland’s DOJ, and NARA officials in the months preceding the August 8, 2022, raid. The emails show active discussions regarding documents at Trump’s estate—until the moment the operation became imminent.
“They were talking about it. They’re talking about documents. They were looping in NARA,” Mizelle explained. “And continuing to talk about it until at one point, somebody says, ‘Hey, why don’t we take this offline.’”
Following that specific instruction, the digital trail went cold. “And then all of a sudden every email communication on this thing stops,” Mizelle added.
“Concrete Evidence” of Weaponization
For years, the Biden administration maintained that they had no prior knowledge of or involvement in the FBI\’s decision to search the home of a former President. Mizelle argues these emails prove the exact opposite.
“We have concrete evidence that Biden’s White House was very much involved in the most unprecedented, unjust and improper law enforcement act, really in the history of our country,” Mizelle stated.
The implication is severe: high-ranking officials likely moved their planning to encrypted channels or in-person meetings to avoid creating a record of their involvement in what Mizelle calls using the FBI to “raid the home of a political rival.”
The Fallout
This revelation is expected to ignite a firestorm on Capitol Hill. If the White House was directing the DOJ\’s tactical decisions regarding Donald Trump, it would represent a shattering breach of the “firewall” that is supposed to separate the presidency from federal prosecutors.
As Attorney General Pam Bondi’s team continues to review the internal records of the previous administration, the “offline” order may become the defining smoking gun of the era.
Trump Praised By Clinton, Schumer After Historic Israel-Hamas Peace Deal Former President Donald Trump is receiving rare praise from Democrats and political opponents after brokering a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, effectively ending two years of devastating conflict. The deal follows the October 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,300 Israelis and took over 250 hostages. Israel responded with a massive military campaign that killed thousands in Gaza and left widespread destruction. 
With the support of Qatar and other regional partners, the Trump administration successfully negotiated a ceasefire that included the release of all 20 remaining Israeli hostages and more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Former President Bill Clinton publicly commended Trump’s involvement, stating that he and his team “deserve great credit” for staying committed to the negotiations. Clinton emphasized the importance of turning this “fragile moment” into a foundation for lasting peace.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also acknowledged Trump’s contribution, calling the hostages’ release “a wonderful day” and expressing gratitude for the administration’s work. Trump, in remarks to Israeli leaders, urged a move away from warfare toward diplomacy and described the agreement as a pivotal moment for long-term regional stability.
Other Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former President Barack Obama, praised the ceasefire and the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. However, they did not directly credit Trump. Still, their support for the outcome highlights the significance of the agreement and the hope it brings to the region.
When asked about the longevity of the ceasefire, Trump said the future is uncertain but vowed to continue supporting peace efforts, expressing hope that another Republican would carry on his work after his term ends.
The most damning piece of evidence? A directive to hide the paper trail.