1. A suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday was allowed into the U.S. under President Joe Biden's administration, specifically through Operation Allies Welcome in September 2021.
2. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the program may have let thousands of Afghan nationals enter the country without proper vetting, potentially including terrorists.
3. The U.S. began winding down military operations in Afghanistan in 2021 and completed withdrawal by August 30; however, the Taliban took control before all troops were withdrawn, leading to confusion during evacuations for Afghan nationals who collaborated with the U.S. military and their families.