Homeless Crisis

Opinion 12 hours ago

LA fires tragic reminder that ignoring homeless problem can't continue

Homeless individuals face dense and often interwoven challenges, including underemployment or non-employment and the unavailability of a support network.

US Crime 1 day ago

Turnstile 'spikes' installed in NYC's crime-ridden subways as Hochul beefs up police presence

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $77 million plan to clamp down on subway crime, while the MTA has also begun installing spikes on some of its turnstiles to stop fare evaders.

Crime 3 days ago

Man avoids prosecution for fighting back against migrant subway attack, fatally stabbing 1

A man who was asleep on a New York City subway train when a group tried to rob him will not face charges after he fatally stabbed one of them.

Opinion January 8

Why blue state policies are causing even more homelessness in America

We know nobody chooses to be homeless, but are these progressive blue states creating an out-of-control spiral because of incredibly poor policies?

Homeless Crisis January 6

Neighborhood rocked by homeless camp triple murder as former police officer calls for government to intervene

A Louisiana man has been charged with murdering three people found dead in a homeless encampment, prompting calls for government help to protect the public.

Politics December 31

GOP mocks Gavin Newsom’s ‘brag’ over modest increase in homelessness hike

Gov. Gavin Newsom was ripped for his criticism of an analysis of California's continued increase in homelessness, as Republicans said no increase is celebratory.

VIDEO December 30

California mayor warns state has 'no intention' of fixing homeless crisis

El Cajon, California Mayor Bill Wells joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss U.S. homelessness hitting record highs. 

Opinion December 29

I’m a blue state mayor and the future of homelessness scares me

California's future looks very bleak. The crisis of homelessness didn't exist in the 1970s and now is booming, in part because we didn't encourage people to live that way. Now, we do.

Immigration December 27

US homelessness up double digits, rising numbers of asylum seekers, affordability crisis among causes

A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows homelessness rose 18% in 2024, with causes including asylum seekers, lack of affordable housing and natural disasters.

US Crime December 27

Get off my lawn! 5 times squatters took advantage of unwitting homeowners in 2024

A string of high-profile squatter cases have pushed multiple states to pass legislation to protect homeowners this year.