Heated Exchange on Capitol Hill: Debate on Sarah Beckstroms DeathA contentious hearing on Capitol Hill unfolded this week, focusing on the tragic death of West Virginia National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom. Representative Bennie Thompson, a Democrat, referred to the shooting as an unfortunate accident, but Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Republican lawmakers strongly objected, labeling it a terrorist attack. Noem asserted that the alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan migrant, intentionally shot Beckstrom. The debate escalated as Thompson and Noem presented differing views on the event and responsibility, with Noem accusing the Biden administration of failing to vet Lakanwal properly. Thompson suggested Lakanwals asylum approval might have originated under the Trump administration, leading to a tense exchange. The discussion highlighted ongoing concerns about vetting procedures and national security vulnerabilities following U.S. operations in Afghanistan.

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