Preview of Sunday shows: National Guard shooting shakes DC, strengthens Trump's immigration crackdown.

A fatal shooting involving two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., earlier this week has shaken officials nationwide. The incident has led to an expanded federal law enforcement presence in the capital and intensified the administration's focus on immigration control.

The victims, West Virginia National Guard members U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, were both injured in the attack. Beckstrom died on Thursday, while Wolfe remained in critical condition on Saturday. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) is scheduled to address the incident and honor the service members during an appearance on Fox News's The Sunday Briefing.

The shooting, which occurred just blocks from the White House, prompted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to announce the deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. This will strengthen our efforts to maintain the citys safety and security, Hegseth said during a press briefing in the Dominican Republic. He emphasized that crime reduction and increased security have been historic, but violence against service members will not be tolerated.

Following the shooting, President Trump announced an indefinite pause on immigration from Afghanistan, the home country of the suspected shooter. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. in September 2021 under the Operation Allies Welcome program, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized the suspects entry and vowed to discuss additional security protocols during upcoming appearances on NBCs Meet the Press and ABCs This Week.

Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the Department of Justice will pursue the death penalty against Lakanwal. Bondi is expected to provide details on the potential capital punishment and the charges, which include possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill, and first-degree murder, during her Fox News appearance.

White House border official Tom Homan will also appear on Fox Newss Sunday Morning Futures to explain how the shooting is influencing immigration policy. The incident has sparked political tension, including a dispute between President Trump, Hegseth, and Democratic lawmakers over a video urging military members not to follow illegal orders. Trump called the video sedition while Hegseth announced a Pentagon investigation into the matter. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and colleagues, including Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), are expected to comment during CNNs State of the Union.

The following guests are scheduled for upcoming Sunday news shows:

• NewsNation, The Hill Sunday: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D)
• CBS, Face the Nation: National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio)
• NBC, Meet the Press: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D)
• ABC, This Week: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.)
• Fox News, Fox News Sunday: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Google CEO Sundar Pichai
• CNN, State of the Union: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.)
• Fox News, Sunday Morning Futures: White House border czar Tom Homan, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.), Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, commentator Benny Johnson

Author’s Analysis: Rising Security Concerns After National Guard Shooting

The recent shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., marks a serious escalation in threats to service members on U.S. soil. With one fatality and another in critical condition, the attack has prompted immediate federal responses, including the deployment of 500 additional National Guard troops to the capital.

Officials are linking the incident directly to immigration policy. President Trump’s indefinite pause on immigration from Afghanistan reflects heightened scrutiny over entry programs like “Operation Allies Welcome,” under which the suspected shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has publicly criticized the vetting process and plans further security measures.

The legal response is equally swift and severe. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty, citing charges including first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill. This decision underscores the federal government’s determination to treat attacks on military personnel with the utmost seriousness.

Beyond immediate security and legal measures, the shooting has intensified political debate. Disputes over military guidance, border policy, and video messaging to troops have drawn attention from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, signaling that the incident’s impact will extend into policy discussions for weeks.

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• Sunday shows preview: National Guard shooting rattles DC, boosts Trump’s immigration crackdown