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Homicides in major U.S. cities dropped 17% this year, extending the post-pandemic crime decline and easing fears of a lasting violent crime surge, new Axios data analysis shows.
In a televised address, Trump announced he is placing Washington, D.C., police under federal control and deploying the National Guard, citing the need to restore order amid ongoing unrest.
PBS examines Donald Trump’s recent assertions about soaring homicide rates in Washington, D.C., comparing his claims with official crime data and expert analysis to assess their accuracy.
A UN mission says it found evidence suggesting U.S. war crimes in Iran, citing unlawful strikes and civilian harm. Washington firmly rejects the report, disputing its findings and methodology.
PolitiFact’s guide explains how crime data is collected, what’s missing from the numbers, and why political claims about rising or falling crime can mislead voters.
A growing share of men facing deportation have lived in the U.S. for years, reshaping family dynamics and raising questions about immigration enforcement priorities.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is increasingly targeting immigrants without criminal records, raising concerns among advocates and legal experts about shifting enforcement priorities and due process.
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Biden-era regulations targeting “ghost guns” are unconstitutional, dealing a setback to the administration’s efforts to curb untraceable firearms.
As National Guard troops withdraw from Washington, questions loom over their deployment’s legacy, from securing federal sites to supporting local authorities during months of political turbulence.
Security.org’s latest analysis ranks the most dangerous U.S. cities, revealing sharp divides in violent crime rates, regional trends, and the social factors driving urban safety risks.
USAFacts reports Maryland’s crime rate through a data-driven lens, revealing recent trends in violent and property offenses, regional disparities, and how the state compares nationally.
Violent crime rates are plunging across the United States, defying public perception. Experts caution that the drop reflects a tangle of social, economic and policing factors, not a single cause.
A Venezuelan oil executive targeted by a Swiss arrest warrant became central to a secretive U.S. effort, exposing a high-stakes clash of legal authority, diplomacy and geopolitical strategy.
President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to several US cities has intensified a national debate over public safety, federal authority and the handling of ongoing protests.
Violent crime in the U.S. dropped sharply in 2025, marking the largest decline since 1937, according to new FBI data, signaling a major shift in public safety trends.
The FBI reports the steepest U.S. violent crime decline in 90 years, according to new data highlighted by The National Desk, signaling a sharp reversal from recent pandemic-era spikes.
FactCheck.org examines Donald Trump’s recent boasts about a sharp U.S. crime drop, finding his claims exaggerate or misstate federal data and ignore longer-term crime trends.
Iran and the US exchange sharp warnings after a deadly strike on a wedding in eastern Iran, with Tehran accusing Washington of complicity and vowing a firm response amid rising regional tensions.
President Trump’s deployment of thousands of troops to Washington’s streets has drawn scrutiny, as Reuters finds the militarized presence rarely deters crime or unrest.
Former President Donald Trump highlighted FBI data showing what he called the largest one-year drop in violent crime in U.S. history, crediting his policies and criticizing the Biden administration.