National Guard member dies after D.C. shooting and is college worth it?: Morning Rundown

A member of the West Virginia National Guard has died from their injuries following an attack in Washington, D.C., an unlikely Army secretary-turned diplomat emerges as a key leader in Ukraine peace talks.

A member of the West Virginia National Guard has died from their injuries following an attack in Washington, D.C., an unlikely Army secretary-turned diplomat emerges as a key leader in Ukraine peace talks. And the appeal of a four-year college degree loses its luster.

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Pictures of National Guard members Andrew Wolfe and Sarah Beckstrom, who were shot in Washington, D.C., are displayed next to a picture of the suspect of the shooting, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal on Thursday.Nathan Howard / ReutersOne of two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. died from their injuries, President Donald Trump said. Sarah Beckstrom was a member of the West Virginia National Guard. The 20-year-old entered the service on June 26, 2023, and was assigned to the 863rd Military Police Company, the 111th Engineer Brigade.

The other National Guard member was identified as Andrew Wolfe, who the president said was “fighting for his life” and “in very bad shape.” Wolfe is also a member of the West Virginia National Guard and is currently hospitalized in critical condition.

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