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Oct 18 2022
Analysis
How Democrats can defend against Republicans’ soft-on-crime attacks
In their closing arguments to midterm voters, Republican candidates have sought to connect their Democratic opponents to increases in crime and continued to misleadingly hammer Democrats of all stripes as supporters of the “defund the police” movement. It’s the latest rendition of age-old “soft-on-crime” attacks, and it appears to be effective.
Republicans have escalated their attacks
VoxJul 17 2023
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Former FBI special agent backs up IRS whistleblower’s claims that DOJ covered-up Hunter Biden tax crimes
"Today, a former FBI supervisory special agent assigned to the FBI’s Wilmington office and the Biden criminal investigation confirmed key portions of the IRS whistleblower's testimony. The night before the interview of Hunter Biden, both Secret Service headquarters and the Biden transition team were tipped off about the planned interview. On the day of the Hunter Biden interview, federal
The Post MillennialJan 05 2023
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Seattle Credit Union to shut down locations over crime, cratering foot traffic
The Seattle Credit Union is shutting down branches in the city due to crime and cratering foot traffic, the latest in a growing list of businesses that have closed locations amid safety concerns. "Over the past few years, branch foot traffic has declined 55% and 49% of transactions have moved to digital channels. The pandemic has had a major impact on transaction behavior and the adoption of
Fox BusinessMar 04 2023
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Pelosi suggests White House gave no 'heads up' on DC crime bill flip flop
Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., offered a rare criticism of President Biden on Friday, complaining that he didn't give Democrats a "heads up" before announcing he would sign legislation overturning Washington, D.C.'s revised criminal code — which critics have called soft on crime. "If he was going to do it, I wish he would’ve told us first, because this was a hard vote for
Fox News DigitalMar 11 2024
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Expert: Family’s murder underscores importance of rooting out domestic violence in communities
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The shocking murders of a family Sunday underscores the critical importance of providing support and resources to domestic violence victims, experts say. Monique Ibarra, CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center, said domestic violence is frequently minimized — until a violent crime grabs headlines. “All too often ... we minimize the abuse that may be happening in a
Hawaii News NowJun 30 2022
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Mariupol theater bombing was a clear war crime, Amnesty International says
The human rights organization Amnesty International says Russia committed a war crime by bombing a theater where hundreds of civilians were sheltering during the March siege of Mariupol, the southern Ukrainian port city that Russian troops destroyed and now occupy.
The strike killed at least a dozen people. Russia blocked Amnesty's Crisis Response Team from entering Mariupol so
NPR (Online News)Mar 03 2023
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Dems Melt Down After Biden Says He’ll Override DC Crime Bill
Democrats are angry after President Joe Biden said he would back a GOP led effort to override a Washington, D.C., crime reform bill that would reduce penalties for crimes like burglaries and carjackings, according to Politico. The Biden administration had previously condemned the House Republicans’ efforts to ax the bill, leading the majority of House Democrats to vote against it, Politico
The Daily CallerMar 06 2023
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D.C. Council chair says he’s withdrawing crime bill before it goes to U.S. Senate
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) said he wrote to the U.S. Senate on Monday morning to withdraw the city’s criminal code revision legislation, before the Senate votes on a Republican-led disapproval resolution that could overturn the bill. Fast, informative and written just for locals. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. “I don’t know if that’ll stop the
Washington PostMar 11 2024
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Anne Arundel County Hosts Basketball Game to Combat Youth Gun Violence
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – In a spirited display of community solidarity, the Anne Arundel County Police Department squared off against the Arundel County Fire Department in a basketball game. This event was a highlight of the County’s Youth Gun Violence Prevention Weekend, designed to engage local youth and foster discussions on reducing gun violence. The initiative aimed to heighten awareness
Shore News NetworkMar 02 2023
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Biden says he won't block Congress from overturning new D.C. crime law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday he would sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that overhaul how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime. City officials have spent nearly two decades trying to redo Washington’s criminal laws, including redefining crimes, changing criminal justice policies and reworking how sentences should
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