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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.

August 14

WATCH: DC homeless weigh in on Trump cleaning up city streets

As President Donald Trump cracks down on crime and rampant homelessness in Washington, D.C., homeless individuals weighed in on what they think of the administration’s efforts to clean up the streets.

August 11

Inside the Washington, DC homeless hotspots Trump has vowed to clean up

Crime is down, and many tents are gone — but much of Washington, D.C. remains on edge as Trump launches a sweeping federal response to lingering urban disorder.

August 11

Trump takes control of Metro Police, deploys National Guard to take on Washington crime

President Donald Trump recently promised Washington would be "LIBERATED" from "Crime, Savagery, Filth, and Scum."

August 10

Trump vows to make DC 'safer' and 'beautiful' as capital battles crime and homelessness

President Donald Trump schedules Monday press conference to detail new crackdowns on crime and homelessness in Washington D.C. following recent string of violent incidents

August 6

New York City opens first government-funded transgender homeless shelter in the nation

NYC opens the nation's first government-funded transgender homeless shelter with $63 million reportedly in taxpayer funding, drawing criticism from many about real crisis.

July 30

Border county Republicans say Trump policies improve security while Democrats cite 'cruelty'

Southern Arizona community officials note reduced illegal crossings under President Trump, but also ongoing drug smuggling issues and effects of previous policies.

July 28

DAVID MARCUS: I've seen enough human suffering in homeless encampments to know Trump's new policy is right

Trump's executive order on homelessness gets it right. It distinguishes between financial homelessness and the deeper issues of addiction and mental illness requiring intervention.

July 27

Why progressives fail homeless Americans and attack effective alternatives

Despite billions spent on homelessness, Denver and Seattle have seen dramatic increases while effective grassroots efforts are condemned for not conforming to ideological standards.

July 24

Homeless people can be removed from streets by cities, states in new Trump executive order

President Donald Trump will take executive action to clear the homeless from streets and send them to rehabilitation centers, according to reporting.