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Following National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., officials report shifts in crime trends. Early data show changes in violent and property offenses, prompting debate over the mission’s impact.
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.
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.
A year into the National Guard deployment, many DC residents say they feel trapped in a city under siege, with militarized streets, constant checkpoints and daily life reshaped by security fears.
Officials have announced a safety perimeter and multiple road closures ahead of UFC Freedom 250 in D.C., warning drivers of delays and urging use of public transit.
Security concerns are mounting in Washington, D.C., as officials brace for high-profile America 250 events, prompting heightened alerts, tightened perimeters, and robust interagency coordination.
D.C. leaders faced sharp questioning at a House Oversight Committee hearing on rising crime, defending local policies while lawmakers pressed for tougher federal intervention.
Federal and local agencies are coordinating an extensive security operation for DC’s Freedom 250 events, deploying enhanced patrols, surveillance, and crowd-control measures across the city.
Washington DC mayoral hopefuls face rising pressure over late-night teen takeovers. Candidates pitch plans from stricter curfews to youth programs, as residents demand safety and accountability.
Violent crime rates in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest levels in a century, yet key funding for prevention, policing, and community programs is drying up, raising fears of a potential reversal.
As federal authorities assume a larger role in public safety, new data on violent and property crime in Washington, D.C. reveal mixed trends that complicate the narrative of a city in crisis.
DC officials unveiled layered security plans for major America 250 events, detailing road closures, surveillance upgrades, and interagency coordination to manage crowds and potential threats.
New research on U.S. bail reforms shows that releasing more defendants before trial has not increased crime rates, challenging long-held fears about public safety impacts.
President Trump has ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., citing a surge in violent crime and vowing a tougher federal response despite criticism from local officials.
Congress is advancing a plan to tighten crime policies in Washington, D.C., prompting debate over local autonomy, public safety, and the potential impact on city residents.
As Trump attacks Democrats over rising urban crime, party leaders struggle to defend their record and recalibrate strategy. Have big-city mayors learned hard lessons ahead of 2024?
FactCheck.org debunks claims that Washington, D.C.’s recent homicide-free streak was the first in years, noting the city has seen similar periods without killings in recent history
The US Marshals Service Director claims Washington, D.C. is safer following former President Trump’s crime crackdown, attributing lower violent crime and more arrests to federal-local partnerships.
Donald Trump says crime in Washington DC is “out of control,” but recent data show a more complex picture, with some offenses falling even as others continue to rise.
U.S. security officials warn that large-scale public events may be targeted for violence, urging heightened vigilance and coordination as potential threats evolve nationwide.