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January 23, 2025

Homelessness nearly doubles in blue state in just 2 years: report

Homelessness in New York has dramatically worsened between 2022 to 2024. Asylum seekers are the main cause of the issue, accounting for 88% of the homeless.

January 18, 2025

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.

January 17, 2025

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.

January 15, 2025

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.

January 8, 2025

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?

January 6, 2025

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.

December 31, 2024

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.

December 30, 2024

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. 

December 29, 2024

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.

December 27, 2024

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.