The Fox News Rundown From Washington: D.C. Shooting Raises Questions About Afghan Evacuee Vetting
Nov 29, 2025
Bill Daly, a former FBI investigator, discusses the intense scrutiny surrounding the vetting process for Afghan evacuees after a recent shooting incident. He highlights the challenges of identifying individuals from war-torn countries and the risks of online radicalization. Chad Pergram, a FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, analyzes potential shifts in the House majority and the implications of special elections. He also delves into congressional inquiries into sports betting scandals and ongoing healthcare debates.
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Vetting Limited By Warzone Realities
- Vetting Afghan evacuees during the Allies Welcome program faced severe limitations because Afghanistan lacked reliable databases and on‑the‑ground investigative capacity.
- Bill Daly says interagency checks existed but full field investigations were often impossible in wartime environments.
Emergency Programs Increase Risk
- Special immigration visas (about 3,300 people) admitted Afghan helpers under expedited, emergency conditions with elevated risk.
- Daly warns some with radical ideas could slip through or become radicalized after arrival.
Review And Pause High‑Risk Processing
- Conduct a thorough review of migrants admitted under emergency programs to verify they underwent promised vetting.
- Daly recommends pausing some processing while authorities improve and validate screening methods.