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August 14

Schumer feels 'perfectly safe’ in DC, says Republicans are ‘full of it' on crime concerns

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed Republicans were "full of it" regarding D.C. safety fears as President Trump deploys National Guard troops and takes control of police.

August 14

Trump hints at potential new sanctions on Russia amid upcoming Putin summit

 President Donald Trump previews his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discusses the crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., on ‘The Brian Kilmeade Show.’

August 14

Democratic governor declares state of emergency in crime-ridden county

New Mexico’s Democrat governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of her state.

August 14

Schumer gives profanity-laced response to whether Dems will help extend DC police takeover

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Democrats will fight "tooth and nail" against President Donald Trump's request to extend federal control over D.C. police beyond 30 days.

August 14

Blue cities in Trump’s crosshairs after DC police takeover

Washington, D.C., recorded a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents in 2024, ranking fourth among major U.S. cities despite overall violent crime dropping 35% from 2023.

August 14

Police in DC get yelled at while setting up checkpoint along popular nightlife corridor

Protesters confronted police officers at a checkpoint on 14th Street Northwest in Washington D.C., yelling 'get off our streets' following Trump's federal takeover.

August 14

Washington, DC crime reporter turned victim speaks out, says Trump recognizes ‘major issue’ impacting lives

Washington Examiner journalist Anna Giaritelli shares how a 2020 sexual assault in Washington, D.C., changed her life and career after her attacker was repeatedly released.

August 14

Former Capitol Police Chief says crime by ‘gangs of youth’ in DC has spiked, escaped ‘certain neighborhoods’

Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund warned that the homicide rate in the nation's capital is five to six times higher than other major US cities.

August 14

Capitol Hill staffer stabbed in head, chest welcomes Trump's Washington, DC crime crackdown

Capitol Hill staffer who survived random stabbing attack near the Capitol shares message of forgiveness and reacts to Trump's new crime crackdown in Washington, D.C.

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.