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Senate Probes Afghan Vetting After National Guard Shooting

12/16/2025

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Operation Allies Welcome allowed an alleged National Guard attacker to enter the United States, resulting in a West Virginia National Guard member's death.
Tracey Jacobson, a former Biden administration official, has not commented on the vetting procedures.
Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has not responded to inquiries about his role.
Senate Republicans are investigating Biden's immigration programs after the shooting, raising concerns about Afghan evacuee vetting.

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Story summary

Operation Allies Welcome allowed an alleged National Guard attacker to enter the United States, resulting in a West Virginia National Guard member's death.
Tracey Jacobson, a former Biden administration official, has not commented on the vetting procedures.
Alejandro Mayorkas, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has not responded to inquiries about his role.
Senate Republicans are investigating Biden's immigration programs after the shooting, raising concerns about Afghan evacuee vetting.