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Donald Trump claims his rhetoric drove down Washington, D.C.’s crime rate. Newly released data, however, paint a more complex picture of long-term trends and local policy changes.
Judge Jeanine Pirro calls for harsher penalties on parents after a viral DC youth crime video, arguing guardians must be held accountable as city leaders debate legal reforms.
ICYMI: The White House highlights new data showing violent crime continues to decline in major U.S. cities, marking a sustained post-pandemic drop in homicides and shootings.
Washington’s clash with the International Criminal Court intensifies as US officials condemn war crimes probes involving allies, raising legal, diplomatic and sovereignty concerns on the global stage.
Two gray whales were found dead on an Ocean Shores beach, prompting an investigation by marine experts. Authorities are examining possible causes, including illness, ship strikes, or malnutrition.
A year after Trump’s federal push in Washington, new data offers a mixed verdict on crime. Some violent offenses dipped, while property crimes and public safety fears persist.
Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply across the U.S. in 2025, new FBI data show, marking one of the steepest declines in decades and reshaping debates over public safety.
Former President Donald Trump highlighted falling U.S. crime rates at a rally, crediting his policies and urging voters to back Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.
Washington state’s crime rate has fallen, but it still ranks last in the nation for police staffing, raising concerns among officials about public safety and strained resources.
Trump deployed thousands of soldiers onto Washington’s streets, sparking debate over militarized policing. Yet crime trends show limited impact, raising questions about strategy and cost.
A Kent, Washington man was convicted on 17 felony counts after a three-week trial for a series of armed dispensary and bank robberies, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Two people were sentenced in connection with a drug trafficking ring that operated in Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments along I-5, federal prosecutors announced.
Despite pledging a more targeted approach, ICE continues to detain thousands of immigrants with no criminal record, raising questions about enforcement priorities and policy shifts.
USA Today’s opinion piece argues Trump squandered billions sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., calling the deployment excessive, politically driven, and fiscally irresponsible.
Washington’s clash with the ICC intensifies as US officials reject war crimes scrutiny over Israel and Gaza, raising questions about accountability, sovereignty and global justice.
Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of troops across Washington’s streets raises questions about effectiveness, as crime data suggest a limited impact on public safety and prevention.
Chicago’s image as America’s murder capital masks a more complex reality. Crime data, national comparisons and expert analysis reveal a gap between perception and statistical fact.
Colombia deepens security cooperation with Washington, aiming to curb drug trafficking, strengthen democratic institutions and bolster regional stability across the Western Hemisphere.
A Kentucky woman has been charged with vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Justice Department announced, citing federal property damage allegations.
A new analysis finds the Trump administration’s $1.7 billion National Guard deployments failed to reduce urban crime, raising questions about costly militarized policing strategies.