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Homeless Crisis August 1, 2023

Houston man ticketed for feeding homeless found 'not guilty,' pursuing lawsuit in federal court

Phillip Picone, the first of dozens to challenge a ticket for feeding the hungry outside the Houston Public Library in violation of local law, has been declared "not guilty" by a jury.

Homeless Crisis August 1, 2023

Bill Maher blasts blue cities over handling of homeless, migrants: 'Stop the posturing... you're full of s---'

The liberal comedian railed against Democrats for their mishandling of the homeless and migrant crises plaguing their cities on the latest installment of his "Club Random" podcast.

VIDEO August 1, 2023

Houston man found 'not guilty' after being ticketed for volunteering to help feed the homeless

A Houston man ticketed for volunteering to help feed the homeless downtown has been declared 'not guilty’ by a jury. CREDIT: (FOX 26 Houston).

Digital Originals August 1, 2023

'Crime shot up': San Francisco police union chief blames defund movement for city's lawlessness

The San Francisco Police Department is offering over $100,000 starting salaries to new recruits. The police union chief says signs of the vacancies are evident.

VIDEO August 1, 2023

San Francisco police union chief blames defund movement for city's lawlessness

The San Francisco Police Department is offering $100,00 starting salaries to new recruits. The Police union chief says signs of the vacancies are evident. 

Digital Originals July 31, 2023

California enclave begins crackdown on homeless camps: 'They’re worried about the looks’

As homelessness surges, San Diego police officers will take a "progressive" approach to enforcing a new camping ban. Here is what the city says that will look like.

US July 27, 2023

North Carolina tourist town weighing options to crack down on growing panhandling as tourism dips

City leaders in Asheville, North Carolina, are weighing options to crack down on the growing rate of panhandling in the mountain town that relies heavily on tourist dollars.

Alaska July 26, 2023

Alaskan mayor proposes sending the homeless on a one-way ticket to warmer climate ahead of winter

The mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, proposed giving plane tickets to homeless people to send them to warmer climates ahead of the cold winter.

California July 25, 2023

California expanding pilot program to fight meth addiction with gift cards, incentives

California's Recovery Incentives Program is expanding to more counties after a federal waiver, encouraging drug users to stay sober by giving out gift cards.

Eric Adams July 24, 2023

NYC mayor gives eyebrow-raising retort after protester screams, 'F--- you, a--hole'

Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams had an eyebrow-raising response to a protester screaming obscenities during a press conference earlier on Monday.

VIDEO July 24, 2023

Heckler swears at New York Mayor Eric Adams

A heckler hurled obscenities at New York Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of screwing over homeless people.