National Guard shooting suspect spent weeks in isolation, 2024 emails say
According to 2024 emails obtained by CBS News, Rahmanullah Lakanwal had been struggling to hold a job and had not been doing well mentally for more than a year.
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According to 2024 emails obtained by CBS News, Rahmanullah Lakanwal had been struggling to hold a job and had not been doing well mentally for more than a year.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Investigators are still searching for a motive after two National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday. One died Thursday, while the other remains in critical condition. The alleged gunman now faces a first-degree murder charge, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
In a social media post, President Trump wrote that he "will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover."
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House on Wednesday, and a suspect identified as an Afghan national is in custody.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House, and an Afghan national who worked previously with the CIA is in custody as a suspect.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
Protests against the Trump administration were held in New York City and across the country on Labor Day.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
Protests have continued in the Los Angeles area since Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted mass arrests in the area Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom posted on social media that "Commandeering a state's National Guard without consulting the Governor of that state is illegal and immoral."
As she promised in her State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul has added hundreds of NYPD officers to subway platforms and trains during overnight hours.
Transport Workers Union Local 100 officials say the governor's plan falls short of providing a long-term solution.
Military officials say the soldiers were assigned to the federal government's border security mission when their aircraft went down near the Southern border on Friday.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen.
Hochul announced that a combined 1,000 personnel would be deployed to help the NYPD conduct bag checks.
A New York City watchdog group is urging the Manhattan District Attorney to open an investigation into federal charges that were dropped against former Mayor Eric Adams.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
A New York City watchdog group is urging the Manhattan District Attorney to open an investigation into federal charges that were dropped against former Mayor Eric Adams.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
New York City and most of New Jersey are under a heat advisory as the unseasonably hot and humid weather continues.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
A New York City watchdog group is urging the Manhattan District Attorney to open an investigation into federal charges that were dropped against former Mayor Eric Adams.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
New York City has extended nearly 100,000 3-K and Pre-K offers for the upcoming school year, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Richard Esposito joins Chris Wragge on CBS News New York to discuss the increase in hate crimes across the city.
Bankrate Principal Analyst, Ted Rossman, speaks with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi about the massive generational gap between baby boomer and gen-z homeowners.
Celebrate Pride with us in Queens on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Cystic Fibrosis affects nearly 40,000 Americans, and unfortunately there's no cure. But there is hope. Join us as we stride together in search of a cure.
New York and New Jersey, as well as other states, stand to benefit from the influx of domestic and international soccer fans. Danielle Zanzalari, an assistant professor of economics at Seton Hall University, explains.
