The Bulletin National Guard Shooting, a Bad Deal for Ukraine, and U.S. War Crimes?
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Dec 5, 2025 Andy Olsen, a senior features writer at Christianity Today, discusses the impact of the Trump administration's pause on asylum processing following a tragic shooting by an Afghan refugee. He provides insights on the Afghan resettlement program and the balance between national security and honoring humanitarian obligations. Dalibor Rohac, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, weighs in on Russia's rejection of a pro-Kremlin U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine and critiques the implications for Ukrainian morale. The episode wraps up with a morally charged conversation about recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela.
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Broad Pause On Asylum Has Wide Consequences
- The Trump administration paused asylum and immigration processing broadly after the DC National Guard shooting, affecting hundreds of thousands.
- Russell Moore says the move is sweeping and could leave many Afghans vulnerable despite US obligations.
Balance Safety With Hospitality
- Christians should balance public safety duties with the biblical call to welcome the stranger.
- Russell Moore urges praying for refugees and showing local hospitality rather than extreme policy swings.
28-Point Plan Mirrored Russian Demands
- A leaked 28-point plan appeared heavily favorable to Russian demands and alarmed Ukraine and allies.
- Dalibor Rohac finds it strange the U.S. would endorse terms that mirror Russia's maximalist aims.