# News Today: Politics - Presidential Asylum Pause and Capitol Tensions

In this fast-paced episode, Maxwell Slate covers the Trump administration's immediate suspension of asylum decisions following the shooting of two National Guard members in D.C. by an Afghan asylum recipient. The White House has halted visa processing for Afghan nationals while criticizing previous vetting procedures. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Trump declares Venezuelan airspace "closed" shortly after adding the Maduro government to the terror networks list.

On Capitol Hill, Senator Mark Kelly faces a Pentagon investigation over a video message about refusing unlawful orders - comments Trump characterized as "seditious." The Republican Party's redistricting efforts threaten to significantly reduce Congressional Black Caucus representation in the House.

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