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West Virginia Guard Soldier Sarah Beckstrom Killed in DC Shooting

This photo combination shows West Virginia National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe (left) and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, who were injured in Wednesday's shooting in Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office/AP hide caption toggle caption U.S. Attorney’s Office/AP Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., has died.

Trump Backs Envoy After Call Suggests Coaching Russia

President Trump has defended Steve Witkoff, his special envoy, after a leaked recording appeared to show Witkoff advising a Russian official on how to present Moscow's terms for ending the war in Ukraine to the U.S. president.

Georgia Dismisses Election Interference Case Against Trump

President Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on Tuesday. Pete Marovich/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pete Marovich/Getty Images The historic Georgia criminal case against President Trump and more than a dozen of his allies for their efforts to try to overturn the 2020 election result has officially come to an end.

No set deadline for Ukraine peace, Trump says

Rana Taha Published November 26, 2025 last updated November 26, 2025 The US president said his envoy Witkoff is meeting Russia's Putin in Moscow next week. Ukraine's ambassador to the US told DW that lots of discussions were still taking place on Trump's peace plan. Follow DW for more.

Latino support for Trump slipping after 2024 gains

Pew poll shows Latino support for Trump is slipping The Pew Research Center's survey of Latinos show majorities disapprove of the president, especially his policies on the economy and immigration.

Pentagon Investigates Sen. Mark Kelly Over 'Illegal Orders' Video

Sen. Mark Kelly waits to speak during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images The Pentagon said Monday it is investigating Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired U.S.

Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign After Feud with Trump

US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday that she will step down from her position in January. She made the announcement in a social media post, after a public fallout with President Donald Trump.