President Donald Trump has given a health update on the status of the surviving National Guard member who was shot in Washington, D.C ., on November 26.

Why It Matters

The fatal attack took place only blocks away from the White House. The ambush-style shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members has intensified scrutiny over U.S. security, immigration policy and support for military personnel deployed in the nation's capital.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot during the encounter, has been charged with murder and has pleaded not guilty.

The attack has had sweeping political implications , including changes to federal asylum and immigration reviews for thousands of Afghan evacuees who arrived under Operation Allies Welcome .

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