Blue City Crime

White House September 15

Trump orders National Guard, FBI to Memphis in new crime crackdown

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum establishing the Memphis, Tennessee, Safe Task Force, involving federal agencies like the FBI, National Guard and Drug Enforcement Administration.

Vermont September 15

Blue state's crime ‘crisis’ threatening tourism, college parents and killing small businesses: report

Business owners in Burlington, Vermont, have expressed concerns about downtown crime as city officials works on new strategies while debating police presence.

Opinion September 15

Trump's DC crime success puts spotlight on Chicago's deadly 'war zone'

Federal crime enforcement in D.C. shows dramatic results with nearly 60% drop in homicides since August, while Chicago continues struggling with over 650 annual murders.

Senate September 13

Iryna Zarutska killing exposes GOP split on possible federal intervention in Charlotte

North Carolina Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd disagree on federal intervention in Charlotte after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska's murder by a repeat offender.

Donald Trump September 13

Trump says National Guard deploying to Memphis, Tennessee, next amid anti-crime push

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is sending the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee.

Senate September 12

Blackburn cheers Trump's move to 'Make Memphis Safe Again'

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., applauded President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Memphis, Tenn., which the FBI reported had the highest crime rate in the country.

Pam Bondi September 11

Pam Bondi says death penalty a possibility for Iryna Zarutska killer

Following President Donald Trump’s call for swift action, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi shared that the Justice Department may seek the death penalty for Iryna Zarutska’s killer.

North Carolina September 10

Train stabbing suspect makes claims about deadly attack in jailhouse call

Charlotte train killer Decarlos Brown claims government mind control materials made him stab 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee in recorded jailhouse phone call.

Sports September 10

Ex-ESPN host calls on NYC mayor to take 'clearly unwell and violent men' off streets after Charlotte stabbing

Former ESPN personality Samantha Ponder called on the New York City mayor to take "clearly unwell and violent men" off the streets after the killing in Charlotte.

Donald Trump September 10

Charlotte train murder front and center in crucial 2026 Senate battle: 'Soft-on-crime policies'

Trump blames former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper for a Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death as Cooper runs for Senate against Trump-backed Michael Whatley.

Donald Trump September 10

Trump calls for death penalty for suspect in Charlotte light rail stabbing

President Donald Trump called for the death penalty for the suspect in the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday.