The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Nov. 26

National Security & Law Enforcement - Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting near the White House [1][2][3] - The suspect, Ramanula Lakenwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is in custody and in grave condition after being shot multiple times [1][44] - The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation, considering a potential terrorist motive [7][8][45] - The suspect entered the United States in September 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome, a program for Afghan refugees [9][45] - US Citizenship and Immigration Services has indefinitely stopped processing immigration requests related to Afghan nationals [45] Political & Economic Landscape - 64% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of the economy, with 65% saying his policies are increasing grocery prices [19][20] - US consumer confidence slid in November by the most in 7 months due to growing anxiety about the labor market and the economy [20] - The index of consumer sentiment is at its lowest in 40 years, lower than during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 1987 stock market crash [20][21] Healthcare & Social Welfare - 51% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of healthcare, and 69% believe healthcare affordability should be a top priority [22] - House Republicans are divided over extending Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies, with some opposing it [24][25] - Without the extension of Obamacare tax credits, 4 million people could lose their health insurance [30] - The Trump administration abruptly cut $500 million in deliveries from a program that sends US-produced food to food banks [38] - In fiscal year 2023, about 1% (434,000) of SNAP recipients were refugees, and 3% (1.3 million) were other non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents [38]