The Pour Over National Guard Shooting, Hong Kong Fire, Autopen Cancellations, & More | 12.01.25
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Dec 1, 2025 Two National Guard members were shot in D.C., prompting discussions on policies and responses. A devastating fire in Hong Kong resulted in nearly 150 fatalities amid concerns of negligence. Trump has canceled Biden's autopen orders, stirring legal debates. The hosts reflect on faith, connecting hope to grief through scripture. Rapid updates cover winter storms and a military posture shift in Venezuela, alongside disruptions in Thanksgiving travel due to an Airbus recall. The episode wraps with a prayer for those affected by the tragedies.
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Guard Patrol Shooting In D.C.
- Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot while patrolling in Washington, D.C., leaving Specialist Sarah Beckstrom dead and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe critically injured.
- The suspect was a 29-year-old Afghan national who immigrated in 2021 after helping U.S. forces and reportedly opened fire immediately after appearing around a corner.
Attack Triggered Policy And Security Shifts
- The attack prompted immediate policy and security responses, including President Trump's pledge to pause migration from many countries and halting asylum decisions.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth also announced deployment of 500 additional National Guard members to the capital.
Deadly Hong Kong Housing Fire
- A massive multi-building fire in Hong Kong killed at least 146 people and left thousands homeless after spreading through an under-renovation public housing complex.
- Flammable construction materials and scaffolding fueled the blaze, and authorities arrested engineers, contractors, and others on corruption, negligence, and manslaughter charges.