Homeless Crisis - Page 5

September 30

Trump admin targets $3.3B homeless housing program, 170,000 people could face return to streets: report

The Trump administration plans to cut HUD's permanent housing funding, potentially leaving over 170,000 homeless people at risk, a report says.

September 14

Seattle response to homelessness divides progressives in upcoming mayoral race

Progressive Seattle mayoral candidates Mayor Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson offered different responses to the ongoing homelessness crisis in the city.

September 6

Oakland Democratic councilman faces resistance after he proposes plan to shut down homeless encampments

A Democratic councilmember in Oakland says he has a moral duty to address the city's homelessness crisis as housing advocates oppose his encampment removal plan.

September 5

SEC SCOTT TURNER: Blame drugs and mental illness, not President Trump, for the chaos gripping our streets

Trump administration reforms HUD homelessness programs, ending Biden's Housing First policies that excluded law enforcement cooperation and faith-based organizations.

September 5

Seattle hotel owner sues city, claims homeless shelter left property damaged, contaminated

Seattle hotel owner sues city and King County for allegedly breaching homeless shelter contract, claiming her historic Civic Hotel was returned damaged and contaminated.

September 4

Portland mayor warns city to fix homeless problem before Trump 'deploys bulldozers'

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson wrote an email to thousands of recipients warning President Donald Trump might deploy "bulldozers" to the city if it doesn't address homelessness.

September 4

BEN CARSON: As a doctor, I know fewer restrictions on marijuana will make cities worse

Dr. Ben Carson warns against loosening marijuana restrictions, highlighting University of Colorado study showing significantly higher crime rates near dispensaries.

September 1

Las Vegas residents sound alarm on crime-ridden encampments as Trump pushes zero tolerance homelessness plan

Trump signs executive order to combat homelessness-related crime as Las Vegas faces 20% increase in homeless population and struggles with encampments.

August 28

Vivek Ramaswamy chides Newsom's 'record' in California, says he is trying to ‘deflect’

Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ridicules Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'disaster' in California and outlines his vision for Ohio on 'Hannity.'

August 16

Interior Department adopts no-tolerance policy for homeless encampments in Washington, DC

The U.S. Department of Interior adopted a no-tolerance policy for homeless encampments in Washington, D.C., as part of the Trump administration's beautification efforts.