World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
A tragic shooting near the White House results in the death of a National Guard member, raising questions about the suspect's Afghan background and alleged CIA ties. President Trump suspends Afghan immigration applications, prompting a re-evaluation of current cases. Meanwhile, heavy lake effect snow disrupts Thanksgiving travel plans across several states. Additional updates include a significant earthquake near Anchorage and a multi-car crash that claims the life of a Colorado lawmaker, alongside reports from Hong Kong and insights into Black Friday shopping trends.
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Ambush Near White House Treated As Terrorism
- The attack on two National Guard members near the White House is being treated as a possible act of terrorism with wide investigation.
- Authorities say the suspect is a 29-year-old Afghan national who drove cross-country and had links to a CIA-backed Afghan paramilitary unit.
Chilling Metro Ambush Captured On Video
- Jay O'Brien describes chilling surveillance images showing the gunman ambushing two guardsmen outside a busy metro stop.
- One guardsman died and another remains critical after perpetrators and fellow guardsmen exchanged fire at the scene.
Suspect Had U.S. Ties Despite Afghan Paramilitary Role
- Investigators say the suspect lived in Bellingham, Washington, with his family and was living in the U.S. since 2021.
- Sources say he served in Afghanistan's Zero Units and partnered with U.S. Special Forces and the CIA during the war.