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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Category: News
8 hours ago
Crime

Trump’s City Crime Crackdown Nets 1,700 Arrests in One Month.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Over 1,700 arrests were made in Memphis, Tennessee, following a federal crime crackdown led by the Trump administration.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal agencies, local law enforcement, the Trump administration, and Memphis criminals.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The operation began in September 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Tolerating crime is a choice. Under President Trump, we choose law and order: residents of our cities do not have to live in fear of violent crime.” – Attorney General Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: Crime in Memphis reportedly dropped 46 percent since the operation began, with dozens of missing children found and hundreds of firearms seized.

IN FULL

Law enforcement officers in Memphis, Tennessee, have made over 1,700 arrests in a month as part of a federal crime crackdown initiated by President Donald J. Trump. Those arrested included suspects charged with homicides, drug offenses, gun charges, and sex offenses. Among them were 126 known gang members.

The Department of Justice (DOJ)-led effort also located dozens of missing children and seized 293 firearms. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the operation, stating, “Tolerating crime is a choice. Under President Trump, we choose law and order: residents of our cities do not have to live in fear of violent crime.”

The operation, known as the “Memphis Safe Task Force,” was launched by President Trump in mid-September. Federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) have been involved, as well as National Guard troops and local law enforcement. The effort has no set end date.

Since September, serious crime in the city has reportedly dropped by 46 percent. Arrests included a gang member charged with first-degree murder and suspects found with over $1 million in cash, methamphetamine, and firearms.

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9 hours ago
News
UK

Elon Musk Predicts ‘Inevitable’ British Civil War.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Elon Musk warned of a “civil war” in Britain following a triple stabbing in London, allegedly by an Afghan migrant.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Elon Musk, a 22-year-old Afghan migrant, three victims, the British authorities, and Professor David Betz of King’s College London.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The stabbings occurred on Monday in West London, with Musk’s comments posted on Wednesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Civil war in Britain is inevitable.” – Elon Musk

🎯IMPACT: Musk’s remarks have intensified debates about immigration and security in Western nations.

IN FULL

Elon Musk has predicted that “civil war in Britain is inevitable” following the fatal stabbing of a dogwalker in London. The incident involved a 22-year-old Afghan migrant who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a triple stabbing on Monday. According to reports, the suspect had entered Britain illegally, further fuelling controversy over immigration and public safety.

Musk expanded on his remarks by claiming that “a civil war in the United Kingdom already began quietly several years ago, but only the other side was fighting.” He also likened native Britons to the Hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, suggesting they had been slow to defend their homeland due to naivete about the state of the wider world.

Footage of the attack, which appeared to show the victim being thrown to the ground and repeatedly stabbed, circulated widely on social media before London police warned against sharing it. Musk posted the video himself on Wednesday morning, amplifying the debate over censorship and policing.

The Tesla billionaire’s intervention comes amid growing unease about the impact of mass migration and political division in Western societies. Professor David Betz of King’s College London has previously warned that the conditions for civil war “already exist in many Western states,” arguing that the focus has shifted from prevention to damage control.

Musk previously criticised the arrest of a man over a Facebook comment in Britain, calling Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer “Two-Tier Keir” and asking, “Is this Britain or the Soviet Union?” The Prime Minister later described Musk’s remarks as “dangerous” and accused him of undermining public trust in the police.

Musk’s posts about previously ignored child grooming gangs in English cities earlier this year also played a part in prompting the government to announce a statutory inquiry.

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10 hours ago
Lawfare

Jack Smith Targeted Over 430 GOP Leaders in FBI ‘Fishing Expedition,’ Sen. Grassley Reveals.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files revealing that over 430 Republican groups and individuals were targeted by subpoenas in the Arctic Frost probe.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sen. Grassley, special counsel Jack Smith, and other GOP senators.

📍WHEN & WHERE: October 29, 2025; Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Contrary to what Smith has said publicly, this was a fishing expedition.” – Sen. Grassley

🎯IMPACT: The probe has drawn criticism for targeting Republican entities and individuals, raising further questions as to the extent of the former Biden government’s lawfare campaign against President Donald J. Trump and his allies.

IN FULL

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced on Wednesday the release of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files showing that special counsel Jack Smith issued 197 subpoenas targeting Republican groups and individuals as part of the Arctic Frost probe. Grassley described the investigation as a “fishing expedition” aimed at improperly scrutinizing the Republican political apparatus.

“I’ve obtained through legally protected whistleblower disclosures,” Grassley stated during a press conference with other Republican senators. “197 subpoenas were issued by Jack Smith and his team. These subpoenas were issued to 34 individuals and 163 businesses, including financial institutions.”

Grassley further noted that the subpoenas sought records and communications involving over 430 individuals and organizations, including prominent conservative entities such as Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA). The investigation also involved a subpoena related to communications with media companies like CBS, Fox News, Newsmax, and Sinclair.

“Arctic Frost was the vehicle by which partisan FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors could improperly investigate the entire Republican political apparatus. Some subpoenas to individuals and businesses sought statistical data and analysis relating to donors and fundraising efforts,” Grassley said, emphasizing the broad scope of the investigation. He added: “Contrary to what Smith has said publicly, this was a fishing expedition.”

The Arctic Frost probe ultimately resulted in a four-count indictment against President Donald J. Trump concerning efforts to contest the 2020 election. Grassley previously revealed that the investigation also targeted phone metadata from at least nine Republican lawmakers.

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10 hours ago
News

Ground Stop at Newark Airport as Shutdown Causes Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Staffing shortages at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control centers led to a temporary ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), air passengers, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday afternoon, Newark Liberty International Airport, with potential impacts at other major airports.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have more people calling in sick, more people not showing up for work,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

🎯IMPACT: Over 2,700 flight delays were reported by 4 PM EDT, contributing to a week of significant travel disruptions.

IN FULL

On Wednesday, staffing shortages at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control centers led to a temporary ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA issued an advisory at 3:30 PM EDT highlighting staffing triggers at three control facilities, including the Philadelphia TRACON Area C, the New York ARTCC Area D, and the Indianapolis ARTCC Area 5.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the situation, stating that the increasing number of staffing triggers is a “sign that the controllers are wearing thin” amid the Senate Democrats’ government shutdown. He noted a rise in absences, with more personnel calling in sick or not showing up for work. Saturday marked the highest number of staffing triggers since the shutdown began, with 22 air traffic control facilities affected.

The ground stop at Newark was issued shortly after 3 PM EDT, with potential ground stops or delays flagged for New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport after 4 PM EDT, and at Dallas and Washington’s Reagan National until 10 PM EDT. As of 4 PM EDT, FlightAware reported over 2,700 flight delays, adding to the 21,000 flights delayed earlier in the week.

The current staffing issues are reminiscent of the 35-day shutdown of 2018-2019, where missing the first paycheck led to increased absences among air traffic controllers. This week, controllers received their first “zero paychecks,” exacerbating the situation as some seek temporary second jobs. Congressional Republicans have tried to pass funding bills multiple times, but the Senate Democrats have consistently blocked them.

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11 hours ago
Media

CBS News Axes Additional Anchors Following Morning Show Cancellation.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: CBS News has fired two anchors, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, following the cancellation of CBS Saturday Morning.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Anchors Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski, and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at CBS News, part of Paramount Global.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s an enormously difficult day for the network,” said Bari Weiss during a morning editorial call.

🎯IMPACT: The firings are part of larger layoffs at Paramount Global, which plans to cut over 2,000 staff across the organization.

IN FULL

CBS News terminated Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, the anchors of CBS Saturday Morning, after the program was canceled. According to sources, this decision also led to the dismissal of most of the production team.

The cancellation of CBS Saturday Morning comes amid a broader restructuring at CBS News under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski. Reports indicate that this is part of significant layoffs at CBS’s parent company, Paramount Global, following its acquisition by billionaire David Ellison earlier this year.

Ellison announced plans to cut more than 2,000 jobs across the organization in a note to staff on Wednesday. During a morning editorial call, Weiss acknowledged the challenges, describing it as an “enormously difficult day” for the network.

The changes are not limited to CBS Saturday Morning. CBS Evening News anchor John Dickerson also announced his departure after 16 years with the network, effective at the end of December. Additionally, streaming editions of CBS Evening News and CBS Mornings have been discontinued.

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12 hours ago
News
World

Trump Draws Down U.S. Troop Numbers on Ukrainian Border.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has informed NATO allies it will reduce its troop presence in Europe, particularly along the eastern border with Ukraine, to focus on other global security priorities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. government, NATO allies, and Romania’s defense ministry.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made on October 29; impacts NATO’s eastern flank, particularly in Romania.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Our strategic partnership is solid, predictable, and reliable,” said Romanian Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu.

🎯IMPACT: About 1,000 U.S. troops will remain in Romania.

IN FULL

The United States has informed its NATO allies that it will scale back troop rotations in Europe, including the withdrawal of a brigade that has operated across several NATO countries, such as Romania. Romania’s defense ministry confirmed the decision on Wednesday, saying it reflects Washington’s growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Romania’s Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu stressed that the move does not weaken ties between the two countries. “Our strategic partnership is solid, predictable, and reliable,” Moșteanu said during a press briefing. He added that allied troop numbers in Romania will remain above the levels seen before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. According to the ministry, about 1,000 U.S. troops will remain stationed in Romania, compared to roughly 1,700 earlier this year.

A NATO official, speaking anonymously, said the change should not be seen as a sign of reduced commitment. “Adjustments to U.S. force posture are not unusual,” the official said, noting that the American military presence in Europe remains higher than in previous years. The official added that NATO and U.S. authorities are working closely to maintain strong deterrence and defense capabilities across the region. Romania’s defense ministry also emphasized that NATO’s bolstered presence on the Eastern Flank has enabled Washington to recalibrate its regional deployments without weakening collective security.

The decision comes as NATO faces growing pressure to increase defense spending among its members. Under pressure from President Donald J. Trump, alliance members have agreed to move beyond the long-standing goal of spending two percent of GDP on defense. Earlier this year, several allies pledged to aim for a combined defense and security expenditure of around five percent of GDP by 2035, with at least 3.5 percent dedicated to core defense budgets.

The United Kingdom has already announced plans to allocate three percent of GDP to defense by 2034, responding to calls for greater burden-sharing. Italy, however, remains hesitant about meeting even the original two percent benchmark, citing domestic economic challenges. Trump’s renewed focus on equitable defense spending has prompted several allies to reevaluate their commitments, while NATO leaders insist the alliance’s unity remains strong despite the policy shifts.

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16 hours ago
Christopher Tomlinson
Corruption
Politics

FBI May Have Spied On 160 Republicans Under Biden, Trump Calls for Prison Terms.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New revelations regarding the Joe Biden-era Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and its “Arctic Frost” operation indicate that as many as 160 Republicans were spied on.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former FBI Director Christopher Wray, former special prosecutor Jack Smith, up to 160 Republicans, and multiple conservative activists and personalities.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The new revelations were made on October 28 by the House Judiciary Committee, with Trump responding this morning.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These thugs should all be investigated and put in prison. A disgrace to humanity. Deranged Jack Smith is a criminal!!!” – President Donald J. Trump.

🎯IMPACT: The new information reveals the depths of the Biden regime’s use of the FBI to spy on political opponents.

IN FULL

A newly released internal document review by the House Judiciary Committee reveals that more than 160 Republicans may have been subjects of the Arctic Frost probe conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation under the Biden-Harris regime. The hundreds of pages of material suggest the investigation, initiated under then-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and later overseen by special prosecutor Jack Smith, was far broader than previously disclosed.

The documents show that “45 individuals” were potentially under investigation, including figures such as WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Department of Justice (DOJ) official Jeffrey Clark, Trump attorney John Eastman, and former Republican congressman Mark Meadows.

An additional 111 individuals were flagged, including Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro, senior adviser Dan Scavino, former DOJ official Jeff Rosen, and current DOJ official Ed Martin.

President Donald J. Trump reacted to the new revelations on Truth Social, saying, “These thugs should all be investigated and put in prison. A disgrace to humanity. Deranged Jack Smith is a criminal!!!”

The materials shed light on internal FBI terminology: agents used “threat tags” in their files, such as “FRAUD CORRUPT”, “CORRUPT”, “PCORRUPT”, and “PCORRUPT_CAMP”. They also reference a 2020 “Tactical Intelligence Report.”

Emails from May 2022 show regional FBI offices working under the Arctic Frost label. One region thanked field offices for “help in interviews in Arctic Frost,” while another asked for about $16,600 from the Public Corruption Unit “for travel … to conduct more than 40 interviews, serve subpoenas, and execute several cellular device search warrants.” A September 2022 subpoena list identified dozens of Republican-linked activists, public officials, electors, and government employees tied to the 2020 election’s aftermath.

New sources add that top officials personally approved the investigation: a memo released by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shows then-Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Wray signed off on opening Arctic Frost.

The probe reportedly involved tracking several GOP senators’ private communications and phone-call metadata. In one disclosure, the FBI confirmed that ten Republican lawmakers had their phone records analyzed for date/time/location of calls during the week of January 6, though not the content of the calls.

In a related development, the FBI has disbanded its CR-15 squad, a Washington Field Office public corruption unit linked to Arctic Frost, and fired agents involved, after revelations that the unit “tracked the communications of GOP Senators.” FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is “cleaning up a diseased temple … removing those who weaponized law enforcement for political purposes.”

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17 hours ago
News

U.S. Debt Soars to $38 Trillion, Fastest Rise Since Pandemic.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion, setting a new record amidst a federal government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Treasury Department, Michael Peterson of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, and White House officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The debt milestone occurred on Wednesday, as noted in the Treasury Department’s latest report.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Along with increasing debt, you get higher interest costs, which are now the fastest growing part of the budget.” – Michael Peterson

🎯IMPACT: Rising debt leads to increased borrowing costs and reduced purchasing power for Americans, according to experts.

IN FULL

The U.S. government’s gross national debt exceeded $38 trillion on Wednesday, marking a historic record during a federal government shutdown. This rapid accumulation of debt is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the nation hitting $37 trillion just this past August.

The Treasury Department’s latest report, which details the nation’s daily financial status, highlights the increasing debt. Concerningly, the long-term implications of the increasing debt could be higher costs of borrowing. “Along with increasing debt, you get higher interest costs, which are now the fastest growing part of the budget,” Michael Peterson, chair and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, stated in a recent interview. He noted that interest payments alone are projected to rise from $4 trillion over the past decade to $14 trillion over the next ten years.

Despite the fear of mounting interest costs, the short-term and long-term Treasury bond yields—the primary signal for government debt costs—have fallen dramatically. The 10-Year Treasury yield is down nearly a full point since January 1, 2025.

“During his first eight months in office, President Trump has reduced the deficit by $350 billion compared to the same period in 2024,” stated White House spokesman Kush Desai. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also highlighted efforts by the Trump administration to curtail government spending and reduce the deficit.

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October 28, 2025
Immigration
News

Trump Is Moving Even Closer Towards 600k Deportation Goal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald J. Trump has deported over 527,000 illegal aliens since the start of his mass deportation program in January.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The deportation program began following Trump’s inauguration in late January, with operations spanning the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Trump Administration is on pace to shatter historic records and deport nearly 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year since returning to office.” – Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: Over two million illegal aliens have reportedly left the U.S., including 1.6 million voluntary departures, and migration through Panama’s Darien Gap has dropped by 99.99 percent.

IN FULL

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald J. Trump has deported more than 527,000 illegal immigrants since the administration’s renewed enforcement program began in late January, according to agency officials. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the administration expects the total to reach 600,000 by the end of the year.

“The Trump Administration is on pace to shatter historic records and deport nearly 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year since returning to office,” DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “More than two million illegal aliens have left the U.S., including 1.6 million who have voluntarily self-deported and over 527,000 deportations. This is just the beginning. President Trump and Secretary Noem have jump-started an agency that was hamstrung and barred from doing its job for the last four years.”

McLaughlin said that, despite violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from drug cartels, gangs, and left-wing rioters, as well as “a historic number of injunctions from activist judges,” the agency’s efforts have not slowed. “DHS, ICE, and [Customs and Border Protection] have not just closed the border, but made historic strides to carry out President Trump’s promise of arresting and deporting illegal aliens who have invaded our country,” she said. “Illegal aliens are hearing our message to leave now or face the consequence: Migrants are now turning back before they even reach our borders. Migration through Panama’s Darien Gap is down 99.99 percent.”

Recent deportation cases have drawn national attention. One involves Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national with MS-13 ties who has lived in Maryland with his U.S.-citizen wife and child. After several failed attempts to send him to other countries, the U.S. government now plans to deport him to Liberia as early as October 31. “After failed attempts with Uganda, Eswatini, and Ghana, ICE now seeks to deport our client … to Liberia, a country with which he has no connection, thousands of miles from his family and home in Maryland,” complained his attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg.

An immigration judge denied Ábrego García’s asylum claim earlier this month.

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October 28, 2025
Crime
News

Suspect in Congressional Intern Murder Accused of Killing Teenager Days Earlier.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A congressional intern was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., followed by the killing of a teenage girl days later. The same suspect has been charged in both cases.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Victims include Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old intern, and 17-year-old Zoey Kelley. Naqwan Lucas has been charged in both killings.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tarpinian-Jachym was shot on June 30 in Washington, D.C., and Kelley was killed on July 4 inside a D.C. home.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These two arrests, and a third one pending—I’m confident we’ll get the third one—give Eric’s loved ones some sense of peace as they continue to grieve a tremendous loss.” – Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith

🎯IMPACT: The killings highlight ongoing violent crime in Washington, D.C., as police continue to search for the suspect.

IN FULL

A 21-year-old congressional intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, was fatally shot on June 30 in Washington, D.C., on the 1200 block of 7th Street NW, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. He died the following day. Just four days later, 17-year-old Zoey Kelley was killed in another shooting inside a D.C. home. Police have now charged Naqwan Lucas with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder while armed in connection with both deaths.

Notably, Lucas remains at large. Two other suspects, Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., were previously arrested in Tarpinian-Jachym’s case. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said both have violent histories.

Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said in a September news conference that she was confident the final suspect would soon be caught. “These two arrests, and a third one pending—I’m confident we’ll get the third one—give Eric’s loved ones some sense of peace as they continue to grieve a tremendous loss,” she said.

Tarpinian-Jachym’s mother, Tamara Jachym, has called for justice and expressed frustration over the violence that took her son’s life. “I think Eric felt safe. It was early at night. He was in a decent area and this happened. And it’s a shame,” she said. “They will do it again,” she added.

President Donald J. Trump’s administration pointed to the crime emergency as justification for his federal crackdown on violent crime in the capital, which successfully reduced offending. However, Democrat officials are now largely back in control of local law enforcement.

Investigations have alleged that police may have manipulated or misclassified certain crimes to make crime reductions appear larger than they are, suggesting the situation may be even worse than it appears.

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